Blue Chalcedony is a demure crystal, subtle and mystic, cool
and serene, ethereal yet solid. It has an inviting, soft blue translucence, and
an almost imperceptible movement within the stone that invokes a stillness of
silent reverence. It's calming, and speaks of spirit and trust.
Chalcedony is a member of the Quartz family with a
cryptocrystalline structure, perfect for magnifying its crystal energy to
soothe and restore balance, from the conscious mind to the inner child, all the
way down to the animal self. Its name may be derived from the Greek port city
of Chalcedon. The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome used
varieties of Chalcedony in jewelry and carvings, and, as gems of antiquity,
they were believed to imbue their holders with certain powers.
Chalcedony is known as the Speaker's Stone, the stone of one
who must measure his words. It encourages reflection and meditation, its gentle
radiance preparing us for action but helping to hold back words we might
regret. The great Roman orator, Cicero, is said to have worn one around his
neck.
Considered a nurturing stone, Chalcedony absorbs negative
energy and dissipates it before it can be passed on. It promotes brotherhood
and good will, opening the mind to new ideas, instilling feelings of
benevolence and generosity.
Chalcedony was considered a sacred stone by the Native
American Indians, using it to promote stability during their ceremonial
activities. It is still in use today for meditations, and as a pathway for
receiving successful thought transmissions.
Chalcedony is common quartz found in United States, Austria, Czech Republic, Iceland, Mexico, Britain, New Zealand, Turkey, Russia, and Brazil.
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