Chalcedony gemstone is a translucent to transparent milky quartz with distinctive microscopic crystals arranged in slender fibers & parallel bands. Pure Chalcedony gemstone bead is white to light grey in color. Chalcedony gemstone bead is porous and can be dyed different colors- while keeping its white streaks and vitreous, waxy look intact.
Early chalcedony gemstones beads were mostly pressure-chipped, with some pieces shaped and polished by rubbing. Chalcedony gemstone bead is completely natural gemstone. Chalcedony gemstone that has been marked "dyed" has been treated with a two month process to bring out its vivid, stunning & natural colors.
Dyed chalcedony Gemstones beads are unique, intricately cut & faceted! The hardness & crystal habits of Chalcedony distinguish it from all minerals. While chalcedony gemstone, especially in its blue to purple color range, has been enjoying a wave of mainstream popularity over the past few years, brightly-pattemed agates and jaspers are holding their own in the more specialized designer world.
