Carnelian

Silicon dioxide

Carnelian is variety of  Chalcedony  ( microcrystalline form of quartz  ). The color ranges  from  fire-orange, reds to brown – red. The reddish tone is due to one of its ingredients – iron oxide.  Deposits are found in India, China, Brazil, Uruguay and Russia.It has always been a very popular stone  – in antiquity it has been used for the making of cameos. Was believed by the Romans to be the stone of courage. In ancient Egypt was believed that assist the dead in their journey to the afterlife and was placed on mummies. Still to this day in different parts of the world it is used as a talisman to protect against fire.

Increases  physical energy.

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