CHALCEDONY occurs in a wide range of varieties. Many semi-precious gemstones are in fact forms of chalcedony. Pure Chalcedony is also known as Sard or
Carnelian. Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, composed of very fine intergrowths of quartz and moganite. These are both silica minerals, but they differ in that quartz has a trigonal crystal structure, while moganite is monoclinic. Chalcedony's standard chemical structure (based on the chemical structure of quartz).
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Sources Of Chalcedony
Chalcedony is abundant and found worldwide, with individual sources too numerous to mention. Chalcedony occurrences are in INDIA , Russia, Namibia, New Zealand, Morocco, Mexico, Brazil, and Turkey.
Chalcedony is abundant and found worldwide, with individual sources too numerous to mention. Chalcedony occurrences are in INDIA , Russia, Namibia, New Zealand, Morocco, Mexico, Brazil, and Turkey.
India provide the large and best quantity of Chalcedony Gemstones.
Chalcedony Colors
Chalcedony has a waxy luster, and may be semi transparent or translucent. It can assume a wide range of colors, but those most commonly seen are white to gray, grayish-blue or a shade of brown ranging from pale to nearly black.
Chalcedony has a waxy luster, and may be semi transparent or translucent. It can assume a wide range of colors, but those most commonly seen are white to gray, grayish-blue or a shade of brown ranging from pale to nearly black.
Chalcedony is found in almost every color including: white, gray, black, brown, brownish red, orange, yellow, light to dark green, blue, lavender or, in the case of agates and jaspers, combinations of those colors. The color of chalcedony sold commercially is often enhanced by dyeing or heating.
Chalcedony Treatment
Chalcedony is usually dyed to enhance its color and produce a uniform hue. Such methods have been used for hundreds of years. A white color is achieved with the use of concentrated honey or sugar solution after heated sulphuric acid treatment. All reputable gemstone suppliers declare any treatment or enhancement.
Chalcedony is usually dyed to enhance its color and produce a uniform hue. Such methods have been used for hundreds of years. A white color is achieved with the use of concentrated honey or sugar solution after heated sulphuric acid treatment. All reputable gemstone suppliers declare any treatment or enhancement.
Clarity & Cut of Chalcedony
Chalcedony has a waxy to dull luster and is typically opaque. this Gemstones are typically free from inclusions. Due to its bands of color, Chalcedony is often carved into beautiful cameos which maximize the banding. It is also cut into glossy cabochons or faceted.
Chalcedony has a waxy to dull luster and is typically opaque. this Gemstones are typically free from inclusions. Due to its bands of color, Chalcedony is often carved into beautiful cameos which maximize the banding. It is also cut into glossy cabochons or faceted.
Chalcedony Jewellery and Uses
Chalcedony is the source of a host of different gemstones. Most gem forms are polished as cabochons and beads for use in bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and as costume jewellery. They are also used as animal carvings and cameos. Besides for all the named varieties that are used as gems, the translucent gray and blue forms of Chalcedony have recently gained much popularity.
Chalcedony is the source of a host of different gemstones. Most gem forms are polished as cabochons and beads for use in bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and as costume jewellery. They are also used as animal carvings and cameos. Besides for all the named varieties that are used as gems, the translucent gray and blue forms of Chalcedony have recently gained much popularity.
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We supply Best quality Natural Chalcedony in above mentioned cuts.
