Carnelian

Carnelian is a wonderful orange stone. It is used for great beads, cabochons and cameos. Try some carnelian jewelry for nice orange accents to your wardrobe.

Carnelian Information

Carnelian is usually ranges from bright orange to reddish orange. The shades of red are due to iron oxide. Carnelian has a hardness rating of 7.

Most carnelian on the market is stained chalcedony from Brazil or Uruguay.

Carnelian is placed in the sun to change brown tints to red.

The best carnelian is found in India.

Carnelian is used for clear thinking. It is said to help balance creativity and mental processing.

Carnelian was said to bring luck, protection and comfort in the 1700's.

In the 1800's, Carnelian was said to help those who needed courage to speak.

Mohammed, Napoleon I, and Napoleon III wore carnelian.