CHARACTERISTICS OF CHALCEDONY
Origin of the name: From the ancient city of Khalkedon on the Bosphorus (Turkey)
Chemical Composition: Silicon dioxide, SiO².
Hardness: Between 6.5 and 7
Deposits: Brazil, India, Madagascar, Uruguay.
Color(s): Blue, milky bluish gray, pale mauve.
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Lithotherapy Properties:
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Pain relieving
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Helps serenity
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Help Creativity
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Helps optimism
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Helps expression
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Help in listening
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Communication Help
Physical Properties:
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Anti-inflammatory
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Boosts the immune system
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Helps heal the lungs.