Family:
Quartz/Chalcedony Group
Description:
Chalcedony is in the quartz
family. Natural chalcedony has no banding. It is made up of very
small, parallel-oriented fibers. It occurs as crusts and cavity
fillings. Comes in a variety of colors.
Hardness:
6.5-7
Found:
Namibia, Brazil, Turkey, Uruguay,
India, Madagascar, USA.
Healing
Properties:
Used to treat fever and
gallstones. It is said to have an affect on lactation of nursing
mothers.
Astrology:
Associated with the signs of
Cancer and Aquarius.
Chakra:
1st-survival center
Feng Shui:
Legends and
Folklore:
