All about the cacholong stone

Cacholong stone (a type of opal) has unique healing and magical properties. Jewelers use it to create a variety of jewelry. The competent use of the gem allows you to solve a lot of problems, get energy protection and bring good luck to life.

The very name of the mineral is of Kalmyk origin. It is translated as “stone of the river”, where “kakhe” is the river, “holong” is the stone. This has nothing to do with the Kakha River in the Irkutsk Region. It is also called semi-opal or Kalmyk agate.

Humanity has been using cacholong for thousands of years. The ancient Romans created sculptures and dishes from it. It was used as a facing material for palace walls, and also went to women's jewelry.

Its attitude was towards the semiprecious stone in India. It was believed that this is the frozen milk of a sacred cow. The mineral was used in temples as an attribute of protecting people from all sorts of misfortunes. The ancient Egyptians brought gifts from the cacholong to the deity of fertility in the hope of obtaining a good harvest.

In Russia, the first mentions of this mineral are found in the sources of the 18th century. It was used to decorate squares, buildings and halls in palaces.

To date, cacholong has begun to be used in the production of:

• jewelry;
• design items;
• pharmaceuticals.

In its composition, cacholong is a cross between chalcedony and opal. Depending on the composition of a particular mineral, it is classified as opal or chalcedony.

The opal cacholong has pores and has a pale white tint. When it hits it, the light is scattered. Chalcedony stone is opaque, milky.

Among the Cacholongs, there are also gems of the following shades:

• pink;
• greenish;
• yellowish;
• grayish;
• snow white.

There is a lot of calcium in the gem. Some minerals turn into powder when exposed to water. Others, which have a smoother surface and even chips, have much higher resistance to moisture.

Most of all cacholonga is mined in the countries of Central Asia. Countries with largest gem deposits:

• Kazakhstan;
• Armenia;
• Mongolia;
• India;
• Iceland.

In Russia, cacholongs are mined in Eastern Siberia and Transbaikalia. For several decades, stone connoisseurs have known the Rechnoye manifestation, located in the South Urals. From time to time, this mineral is also mined in small volumes.

Cacholong is used to treat various ailments depending on its color. The snow-white mineral helps to get rid of:

• being overweight;
• eye diseases;
• infertility and other problems in the reproductive system;
• nervous diseases.

To improve the functioning of the intestines and stomach, a milky stone is used. To do this, it is immersed in water, kept for some time, and then the liquid is consumed as an infusion. To stabilize the reproductive system, women are advised to wear a ring with a cacholong on their left hand (for men - on their right).

People who play sports or work a lot physically should carry the white mineral with them. Thanks to this, the body will be protected from toxins, the metabolism will accelerate, and the heart will begin to work in a stable mode.

Healers advise pregnant women to put this stone on their stomach, and those who have breathing problems - on their throats. If you use cacholong, lapis lazuli, rhodonite and malachite at the same time, you can quickly cure colds. Children with them are more likely to get rid of colic in the abdomen.

Cacholong also has magical significance for humans. It is used for meditation. If you carry a gem with you all the time, you can build relationships with people, including beneficial ones. The mineral helps single women find love, and those who have a family keep loyalty in a couple.

In the event of protracted family troubles, it is recommended to acquire a bracelet with a cacholong so that the accumulated problems will soon be resolved. The energy of the stone contributes to the fact that quarrels and conflicts subside, and good relations are restored between the spouses. This stone does not allow the development of aggression, removes anxious moods, helps to get away from bad thoughts and listen to your own intuition.

When wearing jewelry with a cacholong, all the best that is in a person's character manifests itself to the fullest. A gem gives strength to a man, and charm to a woman. The strongest of all cacholong charms for the fair sex is snow-white. People who, by virtue of their profession, deal with money, can hedge themselves against deception and ruin with the help of jewelry with cacholongs.

In the countries of the East, it is customary to put a gem on the bed of the newlyweds. The stone is in this place for a whole month, making it possible to conceive healthy and attractive offspring. If the gem is used in a ring or bracelet, it is recommended to periodically remove it from one hand and wear it on the other. Rings are best worn on the middle finger. Men can simply put a piece of the mineral in their pocket and hold it there as a talisman.

When wearing jewelry with a cacholong, it is advisable to take into account the sign of the zodiac, to which belongs to a specific person.

• Aries shows some character flaws in the presence of the mineral, in particular, his hot temper and irritability, and Scorpio has his characteristic hidden selfishness and a gloomy mood.
• But in the best way possible, things with a gem are combined with the energy of Taurus and Libra. With the help of this stone, people born under such constellations attract good luck and material well-being into their lives faster than others.
• In Pisces, as a result of contacts with a stone, abilities in the field of medicine are sharpened. Those born under this sign who work as doctors are able to more effectively heal and prevent illnesses of patients.
• Thanks to the cacholong charm, Cancers get rid of eternal anxiety and overcome inner insecurity.

If we talk about the professional affiliation of those who are recommended to keep the mineral with them, then these are specialists in the field of law, medicine, politics, and pedagogy. The gem helps them find a balanced decision in a specific situation.

Considering that cacholong has a beneficial effect on eye pressure and visual acuity, it should be worn by those who sit at the computer for a long time, read a lot, do handicrafts and other painstaking work.... The stone will help all these people to remain patient, just like mothers and fathers raising hyperactive children, or those who look after sick relatives and capricious old people.

Despite the fact that cacholong does not belong to precious stones, it is still counterfeited, replacing the natural mineral with glass or synthetic opal. To make sure that a real "river stone" has fallen into your hands, you need to evaluate its brilliance. Unlike glass, which shines in the same way as you do not turn it, a real gem seems to play with sparkle when it rotates.

A fake can be recognized by attaching a specific copy to the language... The real stone sticks to it, moreover, it tastes unpleasant due to the presence of chalk in its composition. If you risk immersing a natural mineral in water, it will absorb it and then crack.

The most common counterfeit is the cacholong, which is pure white with no dark streaks. In this case, it is advisable to consult with a specialist who has the necessary knowledge, as well as who has special equipment.

In the production of various products, the gem is easily processed. It can be given any shape. But you also have to be careful about taking care of any jewelry with such a mineral.

• It cannot be in contact with water. Humid air is also harmful to a cacholong product. If you try to wash the surface of the stone, cracks and chips will appear on it.
• Do not use cosmetics, chemicals and ultrasounds for cleaning. All this will negatively affect the appearance of the product.
• It is better to keep jewelry with such a mineral in boxes and caskets in dry places. Any mechanical impact on the stone in the jewelry should be avoided.
• To keep the stone clean and beautiful, it is wiped with a woolen cloth. You can pre-apply a drop of olive oil or other vegetable oil to it. After cleaning, the jewelry must be allowed to dry.

Cacholong is used to create various products for interior decoration, various women's jewelry. Special balls are grinded for "special properties" practices. Sometimes this stone is adjacent in products with turquoise, malachite or jasper. Jewelry with cacholongs is most suitable for classic-style outfits, emphasizing the grace and femininity of its owner.

A bracelet made of white cacholong with dark veins is mesmerizing in its appearance. Women who value gems will be delighted to add such an interesting little thing to their collection.

Earrings with white cacholong look elegant. They can be worn on any occasion.

Figurines made of such a mineral look interesting in the interior, forcing you to admire them for a long time.

The magical and healing properties of the cacholong stone are discussed in the following video: