Published September 2016  •  Updated February 2024  •  Read Time: 9 minutes
Pink Chalcedony is a rare sweet mineral that is very similar to Rose Quartz.  They are both translucent pink forms of Quartz.  The main difference is that Rose Quartz’s bubble-gum pink coloring comes from Titanium, while Pink Chalcedony can be colored by a variety of different elements.  Energetically, they are also quite similar, both singing of love and compassion.  Pink Chalcedony has a particularly kind and compassionate vibration.  It helps us to mentally walk a mile in another person’s shoes and understand why people act and feel the way they do.  It gently encourages us to become our Highest Self and to do good works in this world.

Pink Chalcedony

Pink Chalcedony Meaning

Spiritual Healing Properties

Pink Chalcedony brings out all our own best qualities and helps us to see, and bring out, the good qualities in others.  It has a very warmhearted energy that makes us feel safe in the present and trust that the future will be alright too.  During times when things feel bleak, it reminds us that all nights come to an end and that there are far more good people in the world than bad ones.  Pink Chalcedony helps us to become a part of the brotherhood of humanity, and to know that we have an important part to play in bringing better balance and more goodness into the world.  Pink Chalcedony protects us so that negativity cannot overwhelm us.  It encourages us to listen more closely and to hear the words/fears that are not always said out-loud.  Even though it can be hard to do, Pink Chalcedony encourages us to be willing to see the pain that others are experiencing and rather than recoiling in fear or disgust, allowing compassion and empathy to grow within us.  Pink Chalcedony helps us to recognize the root cause behind negative emotions and events and to deal directly with the root, rather than getting distracted by all the offshoots.  It also helps us to examine our own “stories” and find out whether they are true and good.  If they aren’t true and good, then Pink Chalcedony helps us to shift our thoughts/actions until our stories are authentic and comforting.  Pink Chalcedony encourages us to be generous and benevolent on all levels, emotionally, physically and financially.

Metaphysical Properties Pink Chalcedony
Chakra Heart
Element Wind
Numerology 9
Zodiac Cancer and Sagittarius

Emotional Healing Properties

Pink Chalcedony encourages us to be more kind and compassionate – to ourselves, to our loved ones and to strangers everywhere.  It helps us to care more about other peoples’ well-being, without being fearful that their well-being must come at a cost to ourselves.  Pink Chalcedony teaches us very simply that, “everyone should be taken care of”.  Pink Chalcedony helps us keep things simple and to not allow fear to needlessly over-complicate things.  Pink Chalcedony reduces anxiety and helps us to have more faith in ourselves and others.  It also helps us to make good decisions on a practical level so that we don’t just “hope” for a better future, we do our part to make it a certainty.  For people who have a tendency to worry themselves sick (either metaphorically or literally), Pink Chalcedony is very soothing especially in regards to sadness, fear, irritation and hostility. It calms us down, reminding us that we are safe and that we can effectively deal with whatever is bothering us.  Pink Chalcedony helps us to create and maintain inner peace and health.

Mental Healing Properties

Pink Chalcedony inspires a childlike wonder of the world and the belief that miracles are possible and heroes will always win in the end.  It encourages us to be open to new ideas and experiences and to climb out of mental ruts.  Pink Chalcedony teases us that we are never too old to learn or to make a positive difference in the world.  Pink Chalcedony inspires creativity and curiosity, while also reducing perfectionism.  It helps us to recognize when something is “good enough” and to be proud of our accomplishments along each part of the journey, from beginner to master. Pink Chalcedony is an excellent talisman for historians, storytellers, therapists and writers.  It is also good for anyone who is involved with community building or service.

Physical Healing Properties

Pink Chalcedony is recommended for nursing mothers to help nurture and bond with an infant.  It has a very warm and snuggling energy that helps both mother and baby feel safe and happy.  If a mama is struggling to breastfeed, Pink Chalcedony strongly reminds us that as long as we feed and love the child that’s all that matters.  Breast or bottle, both of them get the job done, and “fed is best!”  Pink Chalcedony can also be supportive for new mothers adjusting to a new identity, especially if labor & delivery or the early months/years haven’t gone according to plan.  Pink Chalcedony sooths and comforts us.  It tells us that its okay to be sad if something didn’t work out the way we hoped.  It then gently helps us to shift into acceptance and delight in what is good.  Pink Chalcedony also makes an excellent talisman for breast health and heart health for both men and women.

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Pink Chalcedony Mineralogy

Where does Pink Chalcedony come from?

Mining and Treatments

Chalcedony is a common mineral that is not valuable enough to be the primary focus of any large-scale mining operation.  It is however commonly mined in tandem with other precious metals and minerals.  It is typically mined from primary deposits which still have their original relationship with the host rock, usually in small-scale artisanal mining environments.  It may also be found in rivers and on beaches around the world, however, when it is alluvially mined it is more likely to be called an Agate.

All Chalcedony may be considered fully natural, enhanced only by cutting, tumbling, and polishing. Specific shades and patterns are often used to identify a specific deposit. Natural chalcedony can appear in any color, but typically has a soft shade.  Harsh colors like “hot pink” or “neon blue” usually indicate that the stone has been dyed.  If such bright shades are natural, the stone will most likely be expensive and have some irregularities.  But if it appears to be basically perfect and relatively cheap, they have almost certainly been enhanced in a factory environment.

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Mineral Family

Pink Chalcedony is a member of the Quartz family, a group of silicate minerals.  Silicates are minerals which contain the elements Silicon (a light gray shiny metal) and Oxygen (a colorless gas). There are six main groups of Silicate minerals, and these main groups are further subdivided into secondary subdivisions, such as Quartz and Feldspar. Quartz is divided into two main groups, macrocrystalline and microcrystalline.  Macrocrystalline quartz has well-formed crystals that are large enough to be seen by the naked eye, for example, Amethyst or Clear Quartz.  Microcrystalline quartz has crystals so small they can only be seen through a microscope.  These are typically grouped together under the name Chalcedony, or it’s subcategories Agate and Jasper.  Microcrystalline quartz can be colorless or appear in every shade of the rainbow.

Pink Chalcedony’s energy works well with its family – other Chalcedony minerals.  Try it in combination with Blue Chalcedony, Carnelian, Chrome Chalcedony, Chrysoprase, Onyx, and Snow Quartz

Pink Chalcedony Formation and Crystal Associates

Chalcedony are created after a volcanic explosion has transformed magma and lava into igneous rock. During the cooling down period, various gases form bubbles, which then become hollow spaces in the igneous rock.  The rocks also shift and break, creating empty cracks, fissures and other hollows.  Chalcedony are formed long afterwards, when silica-bearing water permeates the rocks and begins to fill these hollow spaces.  As the space fills, the water evaporates leaving the silica behind to harden into a Chalcedony. The silica-water may have picked up trace minerals along the way, which result in different colors and patterns in the new stone. Pink Chalcedony’s color can be created by Iron, Manganese and/or Titanium.

Pink Chalcedony’s energy works well with its “friends” – crystal associates formed in the same geological environment.  Try it in combination with Clear QuartzDendritic Agate, Hematite, and Rose Quartz

Mineralogy Pink Chalcedony
Chemical Formula SiO2
Cleavage None
Color Pink
Crystal System Hexagonal/triagonal
Form/Habit Microcrystalline
Fracture Uneven
Hardness – Mohs Scale 7
Luminescence Greenish-white (long wave) / Green (short wave)
Luster Vitreous
Mineral Family Tectosilicate
Specific Gravity 2.7
Streak White
Transparency Opaque

Chalcedony vs Agate vs Jasper

Chalcedony is a large category name for microcrystalline Quartz.  It is typically translucent-opaque, a single solid color, and changes from liquid silica to a hard mineral quickly.  If it forms more slowly, it can form bands of colors or get organic-looking dendritic growths.  When this happens, the Chalcedony is more likely to be called an Agate.  If the silica-water carries larger inclusions, it may form into an opaque spotted stone, at which point it is known as Jasper.  Commercial names are not always consistent however.  Sometimes a spotted igneous rock will be sold as a Jasper.  Likewise, sometimes an opaque Chalcedony might be sold as a Quartz.  For example, from a scientific perspective, Snow Quartz is more accurately called white Chalcedony.

Pink Chalcedony vs Rose Quartz

Pink Chalcedony and Rose Quartz are both pink varieties of Quartz.  Rose Quartz’s color always comes from Titanium and it can form distinct crystals.  Pink Chalcedony may be colored by Titanium but can also be colored by Iron or Manganese.  It will always form as nodules or in a massive form.

History of Pink Chalcedony

Chalcedony is a large mineral family that includes all of the Agates and Jaspers as well as opaque Quartz in every color of the rainbow.  But, in antiquity, the name Chalcedony referred to a specific translucent mineral whose color ranged from milky-white to pale blue.  The name Chalcedony is believed to come from the ancient seaport of Chacedon, which today is a district in modern Istanbul, Turkey.

The earliest reference to Chalcedony is found in De Virtutibus Lapidum (The Virtue of Stones) by Damigeron (2nd century CE).  It states, “The stone Chalcedony is bored in iron: he who wears it conquers.” A thousand years later, Chalcedony was included in the Aberdeen Bestiary (12th century), “it signifies the charity which is within us, hidden in the heart… Anyone who carry it will, it is said, be successful in lawsuits.” In the 14th century, the Lapidaire of Chevalier Jean de Mandeville reveals that Chalcedony offers protection from storms, both natural and those found in the heat of battle.

Medieval medical texts, including Speculum Lapidum (The Mirror of Stones) prescribed Chalcedony to strengthen the eyes and treat eye diseases, to increase lactation in new mothers, as well as a cure for depression. It was specifically suggested that Chalcedony be worn as a bead and strung on donkey’s hair for best results, regardless of what specific protection, healing or good luck, was desired from the stone!  When studying Chalcedony, it is beneficial to also explore donkey as a totem animal.  Donkeys are hardworking, intelligent, and patient.  They can be stubborn and resistant to change, but they are willing to serve others and work for the greater good.  They thrive when offered kindness and humbly keep their faith in a better tomorrow.

Donkey, Pink Chalcedony, Blue Chalcedony, Chrome Chalcedony

Additional References:

  1. Aberdeen Manuscript, Folio 97, https://www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/ms24/f97v
  2. Camillus Leonardus. Speculum Lapidum: The Mirror of Stones. (Venice, 1502), p.81
  3. Damigeron. De Virtutibus Lapidum. Translated by Patricia Tahil. (Seattle: Ars Obscura, 1989), p.48
  4. Jean de Mandeville. Le Lapidaire. (France, 1371), in Gems in Myth, Legend and Lore. Bruce Knuth (Parachute, CO: Jewelers Press, 2007)  p.63
  5. Knuth, Bruce G. Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore (Parachute, CO: Jewelers Press, 2007), p.62-64
  6. Mindat.org, “Chalcedony,” https://www.mindat.org/min-960.html
  7. Pliny the Elder, Historia Naturalis, 37:37
  8. What’s My Spirit Anima, “Donkey,” https://whatismyspiritanimal.com/spirit-totem-power-animal-meanings/mammals/donkey-symbolism-meaning/

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