Indian Black Chalcedony with Apophyllite Specimen (No4)

(No4), This piece is covered in apophyllite which covers a lot of the black chalcedony but out of all of these black chalcedony pieces this one is the one that catches my eye the most. Also has a couple specs of green apophyllite. Occurring with zeolites, quartz, calcite, apophyllite & pyrite within sedimentary, igneous and volcanic rocks.

Black chalcedony is composed primarily of silicon dioxide and formed by microscopic quartz crystals. It has a cryptocrystalline structure, meaning the intergrown quartz crystals are too fine to be distinguished by the naked eye. The black colour arises from inclusions of hornblende, chlorite, magnetite and other minerals present during formation. Tiny Druze quartz crystals form on its surface than you add also in this case apophyllite that has formed with the chalcedony. Silicon dioxide with inclusions of hornblende, chlorite, magnetite and other minerals. 

Metaphysical Properties
Manifestation ~ Communication ~ Protection ~ Alignment

Origin ~ India

Chakra ~ Mostly Root but also aligns & balances all chakras. 
Stone of protection. Brings harmony to your body, mind and soul. Protective, believed to banish nightmares, melancholy and ill-wishing. In Ancient Egypt they used black chalcedony as protective amulets that warded off evil spirits and cured diseases. Assists with emotional centering and restoration. Bringing your mind and emotions into a calm and balance. Creating a shield against negative energies, psychic attack and bad vibrations, like a viking shield. If you relate to these feelings of depression, anxiety, anger & fear.  Black chalcedony is connected to the root chakra. Bringing alignment to your spirit, mind, emotions and body. Assists with inner strength, calm, protection & warding off negative energies.

Weight ~ 320.0g