Mineral variety Healing crystal
Chalcedony
Microcrystalline varieties of silica, may contain moganite as well.
Variety of Quartz.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness7
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
🔷 Trigonal✏️ streak white
| Chemical formula | — |
|---|---|
| Elements | — |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
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Varieties & related stones
✨ Metaphysical & Folklore
These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.
Soft-glowing chalcedony is associated with kindness, nurturing and group harmony.
💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)
AquamarineA natural partner for calm; Aquamarine also adds courage.
ChrysocollaPaired in tradition for communication, with Chrysocolla bringing calm as well.
LarimarBoth carry the theme of calm, so together they're thought to reinforce it.
AmazoniteA natural partner for communication; Amazonite also adds soothing.
Clear QuartzClear quartz is the traditional amplifier, said to boost chalcedony's calm.
Learn more
- Chalcedony on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q170448 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
Mineral variety
7–8
Trigonal
Blue
Throat
Healing crystal