Product Description
with happy buddha and black tassel
Mineral Information:
Carnelian, and its closely related cousin Sard(usually darker and harder), are a common and cheap but beautiful variety of chalcedony. Carnelian is a varied and colorful orange to red translucent stone that occasionally appears alongside other members of the quartz/chalcedony families, and calcite. When carnelian material feature banding shapes, it is also considered an agate. Due to its commonality, it has been used by humans as an ornamental stone since such a thing became popular, and was historically used as a healing talisman. It also has a strong connection to kingship and royalty in some middle-eastern societies, and the Prophet Mohammed was said to have worn a ring with a carnelian gem. Carnelian remains in high demand in modern times, and it is perhaps the most popular of all the orange-red gemstone available.
Category Chalcedony variety
Formula (repeating unit) Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2)
Crystal system Trigonal
Formula mass 60 g/mol
Color Red, orange, reddish
Cleavage Absent
Fracture Uneven, splintery, conchoidal
Mohs scale hardness 6.5 – 7.0
Luster Waxy to resinous
Streak White
Diaphaneity Translucent to opaque
Specific gravity 2.58 - 2.64
Optical properties Uniaxial +
Refractive index 1.535 to 1.539
Birefringence 0.003 to 0.009
Pleochroism None
Mineral Care:
Carnelian is fairly sturdy, making it popular for jewelry, and has no significant toxic risk factors. That said, it is not advised to drink water or food mixed with rough material.
Metaphysical Properties:
A stone associated with vitality and passion, said to motivate and inspire creativity as well as stimulate sexual desire.
Disclaimer:
No information here is intended diagnose, treat or cure ailments or afflictions of any kind. One should always consult a medical professional if a serious issue presents itself.
