I hope people understand who are interested in this type of material
that some Namibian chalcedony is nowhere near this pale washed out
stuff that Kevin has described.
The Namibian I was talking about is a much darker blue than any
other blue chalcedony I’ve seen. It can also have a hint of purple
and it is also clearly a chalcedony since is shows more the
bubble-like growth pattern of chalcedony than the banded pattern of
agate.
Derek
Well guys…I have watched this thread for nearly two weeks. I
just want you all to know that about 10 years ago while still living
in MD, a neighbor asked me to cut a stone for him that came from his
farm in southern VA. His land is an original land grant given by the
King of England to a late relative and he had been trapsing around on
it and discovered pieces of quartz…not chalcedony but broken
pieces of quartz crystals. They all had a beautiful light blue tint
to them and some exhibited stars when cut. I cut one that showed a
great star. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to go down with him
to collect some but was able to retain two or three small
pieces…which for the time being are lost in my cludge of things.
If I come across them, will try a picture and show you all.
Cheers from Don at The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple
elegance IS fine jewelry! @coralnut2