I have been studying the meanings and powers behind Gemstones, and have been very intrigued about the mysteries behind these powers.  Most of them I use in the jewelry I create.  I wanted to share what I've learned with you, as you may find gemstones that might help you in your various activities.

Chalcedony, also spelled Calcedony, is a very fine-grained (cryptocrystalline) variety of the silica mineral quartz. It has a waxy luster and appears in a great variety of colors including blue, white, buff, light tan, gray, yellow, pink, red, or brown.  If chalcedony is conspicuously color-banded, it may be called agate and with minerals it has various other names including carnelian, mocha stone, onyx, and bloodstone to name a few.

In the petrified forests of the Desert Southwest, many of the original tree tissues have been replaced by chalcedony in the formation of petrified wood. What remains is a mineral replica of the original tree in various fantastic colors.  The brilliant reds and greens are caused primarily by traces of iron oxides

Considered a sacred stone by the Native American Indians, chalcedony nurtures and promotes brotherhood and good will.

• Used to assist telepathy
• Absorbs negative energy and dissipates it
• Harmonizes mind, body, and spirit
• Instills generosity
• Vitality
• Stamina
• Endurance
• Kindness
• Emotional balance
• Friendliness

It supposedly alleviates hostilities, irritability and melancholy