All About Cacholong Stone

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

The name of the mineral itself is of Kalmyk origin. It is translated as “river stone”, where “kahe” is a river, and “holong” is a stone. This is not related to the Kakha river in the Irkutsk region. It is also called semi-ash or Kalmyk agate.

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

His attitude was towards the semi-precious stone in India. It was believed that this was 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 fertility deity with the expectation of a good harvest.

In Russia, the first mention of this mineral is found in sources of the XVIII century. It was used to decorate squares, buildings and halls in palaces.

To date, cacholong has been used in production:

• jewelry;
• design items;
• pharmaceutical preparations.

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

Pores are noticeable in the opal cacholong; it has a pale white tint. When hit by light, it is scattered. Chalcedony stone is opaque, milky.

Among cacholongs, gems of the following shades are also found:

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

There is a lot of calcium in the gem. Some minerals turn into powder under the influence of water. Others, with a smoother surface and even chips, moisture resistance is much higher.

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

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

In Russia, cacholong is mined in Eastern Siberia and Transbaikalia. Lovers of stone for several decades have known the manifestation of the River, located in the southern Urals. From time to time, in small volumes, this mineral is also mined in it.

Cacholong is used to treat various diseases depending on its color. Snow-white mineral helps to get rid of:

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

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

People who play sports or work hard physically should carry a 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 the throat. 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 their stomach.

Cacholong has a magical meaning for humans. It is used for meditation. If you carry the gem with you constantly, you can build relationships with people, including beneficial ones. The mineral helps single women to find love, and for those who have a family, to remain faithful in a pair.

If there are 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 helps to reduce quarrels and conflicts, and good relations between spouses are restored. This stone does not allow aggression to develop, removes anxious moods, helps to avoid bad thoughts and listen to one's own intuition.

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

In the countries of the East, it is customary to put a gem on a newlywed bed. At this place, the stone is a whole month, giving the opportunity 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 mineral in their pocket and keep it there as a talisman.

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

• Aries manifests some character flaws in the presence of the mineral, in particular, its hot temper and irritability, while Scorpio has latent egoism and a gloomy mood characteristic of it.
• But things are as well as possible with a gem combined with the energy of Taurus and Libra. With the help of this stone, people born under such constellations attract luck and material well-being faster than others.
• In Pisces, as a result of contact with a stone, abilities in the field of medicine are exacerbated. Those born under this sign who work as a doctor are given the opportunity to more effectively heal and prevent the illness of patients.
• Crayfish, thanks to the cacholong amulet, get rid of eternal anxiety and overcome inner uncertainty.

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

If you consider 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 needlework and other painstaking work. The stone will help all these people to remain patient, as well as mothers and fathers raising hyperactive children, or those who look after sick relatives and moody old people.

Despite the fact that cacholong does not belong to precious stones, it is still faked, replacing a 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 the same way you don’t turn it, a real gem seems to play with brilliance during rotation.

You can recognize a fake by attaching a specific instance to the language. The real stone sticks to it, in addition, it tastes unpleasant due to the presence of chalk in its composition. If you dare to lower the natural mineral into the water, it will absorb it into itself, and then it will crack.

The most common is a fake cacholong, which has a pure white color without dark veins. In this case, it is advisable to consult with a specialist who has the necessary knowledge, as well as having special equipment.

In the production of various products, the gem is easily processed. It can be given any shape. But it is necessary to take care of any jewelry with such a mineral carefully.

• It must not be in contact with water. Humid air also harms 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, or 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 make the stone clean and beautiful, it is wiped with a woolen rag. You can previously apply a drop of olive oil or other vegetable oil on it. After cleaning, the decoration must be allowed to dry.

From cacholong create various products for interior decoration, a variety of female jewelry. They make special balls for practices of “special property”. Sometimes this stone coexists in products with turquoise, malachite or jasper. Cacholong jewelry is most suitable for classic style outfits, emphasizing the grace and femininity of its owner.

The dark-streaked white cacholong bracelet mesmerizes with its look. Women who value gems will enjoy replenishing the collection with such an interesting little thing.

White cacholong earrings look elegant. They can be worn for any occasion.

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

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