SIZE: 8.0cm (L)

PURPLE CHALCEDONY

A softly coloured variety of microcrystalline quartz, Purple Chalcedony is distinguished by its gentle violet to lavender hues and smooth, waxy lustre. Formed through the slow deposition of silica-rich solutions within cavities and fractures, it develops a dense, cryptocrystalline structure that allows for a refined, even polish. Its subtle colouration and translucency give it a quiet, understated presence sought after by collectors and lapidary artists.

CRYSTAL FACTS
• Composition: Silicon dioxide (SiO₂), microcrystalline quartz
• Formation: Low-temperature silica deposition within cavities and fractures
• Hardness: ~6.5–7 (Mohs scale)
• Structure: Cryptocrystalline, often semi-translucent

CHAKRA: Third Eye

STAR SIGN: Pisces, Aquarius

LOCATION: Indonesia