What IS DRUZY ?

Druzy means tiny quartz crystals that form within or on the surface of other stones. When the flowing ground water carrying dissolved silica is forced into the porous area of the rocks, rapid cooling often occurs causing the formation of tiny crystal on the surfaces or in cavities of the rocks. The clear crystal often forms on top of the previously deposited minerals. This is how druzy is formed. Some minerals found in this form are Chrysocolla, Malachite, Hematite, Pyrite, Carnelian and Cobalto Calcite.

 

Chalcedony Stone

Chalcedony is the family of Cryptocrystalline (small crystals) and is derived from one of its classic sources, Chalcedon , a port of Bithynia an ancient region in the Roman Province in modern day Turkey. A gemstone of antiquity Chalcedony has played an important role in Mesopotamian -modern day Iraq, Hittite-modern day Turkey, Egyptian and Greek civilization. Romans used Chalcedony as magic amulets, seals, signets, cameos and intaglios setting them in rings, brooches, bracelets, fibula (ornamented clasps) and necklaces. Popular variety of Chalcedony quartz gemstone are Agate, Aventurine, Chrysoprase,  Jasper and Onyx.

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Facts about gemstone Carnelian

Carnelian is the orange to red variety of Chalcedony named from the latin “carneus”(made of flesh) due to its coloration. In reality vegetarians needn’t worry,there is nothing meaty about Carnelian,as its oranges and red are caused by iron oxide.

Carnelian

Symbolically,The Romans regarded darker Carnelian as masculine and lighter Carnelian as feminine.Carnelian is also a gem with deep religious and spiritual connections featuring in Egyptian,Tibetan,Buddhist and Christian traditions.Muslims also term Carnelian as the Mecca Stone because Muhammed used an engraved Carnelian silver ring as a seal.