Rich, Dark, Bright Red Polished Carnelian Sphere with Insane Quartz Crystal Inclusions.
Origin: Madagascar
Weight: 1.7 lb
Diameter: 83 mm
Carnelian:
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Sacral, Root
Planets: Mars, Sun
Zodiacs: Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Element: Fire
Properties: Strength, Courage, Confidence, Motivation, Sexuality, Action, Passion, Grounding, Power
Carnelian is a variety of Chalcedony and is a microcrystalline Quartz. As a Chalcedony, Carnelian is formed from the intergrowth of two silica minerals with differing crystal structures: Quartz and Moganite. It appears in a vibrant range of fire-orange reds to brown-reds and has a dull, waxy luster (as opposed to the vitreous quality of crystal Quartzes such as Amethyst). The reddish tints in the translucent stone are due to Iron Oxide.
Carnelian has been used as material for beads since 5500BCE, and was used by the Ancient Sumerians, Egyptians, and was found in the palace of Knossos in Crete from the Minoan Bronze Age.
When held up to a light source, true Carnelian will, even if it contains light and dark zones, demonstrate a cloudy coloring throughout.
Member of: Chalcedony Group
A variety of Microcline Quartz
Variety: Carnelian
Color: Reddish-Orange - Reddish Brown- Bright Red
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Luster: Waxy, Resinous
Hardness: 6.5-7
Specific Gravity: 2.58-2.64
Transparency: Translucent, Opaque
Cleavage Quality: None
Fracture: Uneven
Crystal System: Trigonal
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