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Natural Colour Carnelian 10mm Round Beads

Natural Colour Carnelian 10mm Round Beads

Natural Colour Carnelian Gemstone Round 10mm (~38pce Strand) - 38cm/15" Strand.
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Natural Colour Carnelian Gemstone Round 10mm (~38pce Strand) - 38cm/15" 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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Stone Type Natural
Origin World wide
Common gemstone enhancement and likelihood Dyed (Rarely)
Size 10mm
Shape Round
Colour Red
Hole Size Approximate (mm) 1.0
Mohs scale ratings (hardness) 6.5-7