Chalcedony is a microcrystalline type of quartz, the form of Quartz that is compact and formed of microscopic crystals. It occurs in many different forms, including stalactites & stalagmites.
Stalactites usually grow when silica rich waters drop their dissolved minerals when encountering changes in environmental and chemical conditions.
A stalactite is a type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or even structures such as bridges and mines.
A stalagmite is a formation that occurs when stalactite drip to the ground, creating columns, rising from the floor of a cave. They often unite with the stalactite.
Easy to know the difference by remembering a stalactite holds 'tight' to the ceiling and a stalagmite grows 'mighty' from the ground.
Cave formations take millions of years to form.
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Chalcedony Stalactite • 14.5
Chalcedony Stalactite Cluster
- India
- 14.5 grams ~ 57x48x42mm
- Natural
- 91100CDY-14-5
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Metaphysical properties are for your enjoyment and are not to be taken as medical advice.
- Chakra: Throat
- Astrological: Cancer, Sagittarius
- Numerical: 9
- Emotional: Emotional Balance, Grief, Kindness, Negativity, Self Esteem
- Physical: Alzheimer's, Nightmares