This ring features a polished chalcedony stone set in sterling silver, highlighting its smooth, translucent appearance and soft colors. Chalcedony is a microcrystalline form of quartz (SiO₂) composed of intergrown quartz and moganite, forming in a variety of geological environments.
Details:
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Material: Natural chalcedony cabochon with sterling silver setting
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Appearance: Translucent to opaque, often in soft shades of blue, white, or gray
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Structure: Microcrystalline quartz, forming fine intergrowths of quartz and moganite
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Physical Properties: Mohs hardness of 6.5–7, with a waxy to vitreous luster
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Educational Value: Demonstrates microcrystalline mineral structures, silica polymorphs, and sedimentary or volcanic mineral deposition
The sterling silver chalcedony ring combines understated elegance with a tangible example of mineralogy, making it both a beautiful accessory and an educational piece.
