The healing and magical properties of chalcedony

Chalcedony is a mineral, translucent in appearance, which is a kind of fine-grained quartz. Its name chalcedony was supposedly derived from a place called Chalcedon, which is located on the coast of the Sea of ​​Marmara in Asia Minor. Mineral chalcedony and its varieties are also called: blue moonstone, Mecca stone, stone named after St. Stephen.

There are more than a hundred kinds of chalcedony, with each species having its own name.

The deposit of chalcedony. Deposits of the mineral Chalcedony are very common. USA, India, Uruguay, Brazil, Madagascar, as well as Kazakhstan, which supplies Chrysospas and Canada - are the main suppliers of this variety of quartz. On the territory of the Russian Federation, the most attractive agates are found in Siberia, Timmans and Chukotka. Also in the vicinity of Moscow there are unique deposits of Chalcedony.

Application of chalcedony. Chalcedony is widely used in the manufacture of ritual ornaments and objects. As a jewelry and ornamental stone, color varieties of chalcedony are popular. Chalcedony is an excellent material for making dishes, vases, statuettes, furniture inlays, various mosaics and interior items. Such a mineral gained popularity due to the variety of colors and relatively low price. Some types of chalcedony are used for tiling rooms with high humidity, it is also used in the manufacture of shells, countertops, frames for mirrors and paintings. For stained glass and lampshades, onyx chalcedony tape is an excellent material. One of the oldest agate processing centers is in Idar-Oberstein in Germany. Chalcedony and agate are used as an anti-abrasive for pharmaceutical, chemical purposes and in precise instrumentation - agate mortars, supporting prisms, etc.

The healing and magical properties of chalcedony

Medical properties. It is believed that chalcedony well calms the human nervous system, it also helps increase blood pressure, which normalizes cardiovascular activity. It is believed that bluish stones are an excellent remedy for dealing with depression, insomnia, nightmares and with nervous exhaustion. It should be borne in mind that the blue color of the stone with prolonged exposure to a person can trigger circulatory disorders, anxiety, so chalcedony is not recommended for long periods of time.

Magical properties of chalcedony. From ancient times it is believed that chalcedony is also inherent in magical properties. According to the beliefs, this mineral has a feminine origin, the desire for love, happiness and life. In some countries of the East, this stone was used to make amulets, which were supposed to bring joy, rid of grief. At present, modern mages use chalcedony in the manufacture of talismans capable of delivering from evil spirits and nightmares. European magicians used chalcedony in amulets for sailors. It is believed that the moonstone gives people born under the astrological sign of Sagittarius, confidence in their abilities and energizes from space.

Talismans and amulets. Traditionally, chalcedony is a talisman for seafarers and for people who want to find happiness in the family. For family happiness and attracting love, women should wear a bracelet from this mineral. Even a raw piece of chalcedony can serve as a talisman. For happiness in family and peace, the mineral is recommended to be kept in the spouse's bedroom in order to strengthen the action of this talisman, the magicians recommend putting it under the mattress of the bed where the spouses sleep.