Alongside jasper, chalcedony belongs to one of the large quartz families, which includes many different minerals such as Sardonyx, Chrysoprase, Carnelian, Sard, Moss Agate, Agate and Onyx. Its microcrystalline, fibrous, radial structure is typical. Chalcedony is formed primarily or secondarily from aqueous silica solutions at temperatures below 100°C. It is ...
Alongside jasper, chalcedony belongs to one of the large quartz families, which includes many different minerals such as Sardonyx, Chrysoprase, Carnelian, Sard, Moss Agate, Agate and Onyx. Its microcrystalline, fibrous, radial structure is typical. Chalcedony is formed primarily or secondarily from aqueous silica solutions at temperatures below 100°C. It is found as a vein, fissure or cavity filling in sediments, magmatites and metamorphites. If the solution is in motion during hardening, it shows a typical banding, whereas at rest it is uniformly transparent.
Chalcedony is a classic gemstone and is used as a material for cameos, gems, ring stones, signet stones and many other decorative and everyday objects. It has been used for a very long time and is therefore often found in antiques. Large pieces are also used as material for columns and other architectural decorations as well as table tops and vases. In ancient times, chalcedony was used for weather magic and to heal weather-related illnesses.
Our offer is aimed exclusively at commercial buyers from all industries. It doesn't matter whether you trade in minerals and gemstones or use them in your commercial or freelance work. You can definitely benefit from our low wholesale prices! It only takes a few steps to register as a professional: Click here to register.
