{"product_id":"blue-chalcedony-tower-soft-translucent-quartz","title":"Blue Chalcedony Tower – Soft Translucent Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Chalcedony Tower – Soft Translucent Quartz \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean, softly coloured blue chalcedony tower showing a uniform microcrystalline quartz structure with subtle internal clouding and gentle translucency at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike agate, this piece has no banding, making it a pure example of chalcedony in its massive form — composed of tightly intergrown quartz crystals too small to be seen individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft blue-grey tone comes from trace mineral content within the silica during formation, giving it this smooth, even colour throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Key Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Uniform blue chalcedony (no banding – not agate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Soft translucent edges under light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Waxy to vitreous lustre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Natural internal growth patterns and density variations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Clean polished tower with sharp geometric faces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 5.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 2.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 46 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔬 Geological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral: Chalcedony (Quartz variety)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical Formula: SiO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral Class: Silicate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal System: Trigonal (microcrystalline)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormation: Forms from silica-rich fluids that solidify into a compact mass of microscopic quartz crystals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: 6.5–7 (Mohs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLustre: Waxy to vitreous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency: Translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChalcedony differs from agate by its lack of visible banding, forming instead as a consistent, fine-grained silica mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean with lukewarm water and a soft cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid harsh chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore separately to prevent surface scratches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💬 Honest Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural chalcedony piece, not dyed or artificially enhanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor internal features and faint inclusions are part of its natural formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812895416661,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2b63a7e6-a9f5-4ce3-8fe8-a0df4fb2e69a.jpg?v=1777818572","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/blue-chalcedony-tower-soft-translucent-quartz","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}