Carnelian Faceted 8mm Round
Carnelian Faceted 8mm Round
Carnelian 8mm Faceted (64) Round Gemstone Beads (~50pce Strand) - 40cm/16'" Strand.
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Carnelian 8mm Faceted (64) Round Gemstone Beads (~50pce Strand) - 40cm/16'" Strand.
Variant of chalcedony, Carnelian is an opaque to translucent light orange to deep reddish/brown. Name is derived from he latin word “carnem” meaning horn, in reference to the colour sometimes exhibited. Widely used during Roman times to make signet or seal rings – it is said that hot wax does not stick to Carnelian. Also called “Mecca Stone” and “Pigeon’s Blood Agate”.
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Variant of chalcedony, Carnelian is an opaque to translucent light orange to deep reddish/brown. Name is derived from he latin word “carnem” meaning horn, in reference to the colour sometimes exhibited. Widely used during Roman times to make signet or seal rings – it is said that hot wax does not stick to Carnelian. Also called “Mecca Stone” and “Pigeon’s Blood Agate”.
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| Stone Type | Natural |
| Origin | World wide |
| Common gemstone enhancement and likelihood | Dyed (Usually);Heat Treated (Usually) |
| Size | 8mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Colour | Red |
| Mohs scale ratings (hardness) | 6.5-7 |