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3" Colorful, Polished Carnelian Agate - Madagascar
This is a richly colored, polished carnelian agate palm stone. The carnelian is mined in Madagascar and exhibits wonderful bright reds and oranges streaked with clear quartz.
About Carnelian
Carnelian is a semi-precious variety of chalcedony that features an orange or orange-red coloration. Its name is believed to come from the Latin word carneus, meaning 'flesh colored'. The reddish color is caused by iron oxide impurities in the silica that makes up the chalcedony. Carnelian is one of the oldest known gemstones. It was widely used in ancient Rome to make insignias and seals for imprinting on letters or important documents because hot wax does not stick to carnelian.
Carnelian is a semi-precious variety of chalcedony that features an orange or orange-red coloration. Its name is believed to come from the Latin word carneus, meaning 'flesh colored'. The reddish color is caused by iron oxide impurities in the silica that makes up the chalcedony. Carnelian is one of the oldest known gemstones. It was widely used in ancient Rome to make insignias and seals for imprinting on letters or important documents because hot wax does not stick to carnelian.
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Carnelian Agate
LOCATION
Madagascar
SIZE
3.0 x 2.0"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#289761
