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4.2" Carnelian Agate Flame
This is a vibrantly colored, carnelian agate from Madagascar which has been hand-polished into a "flame" shaped sculpture. This beautiful piece is 4.2" tall, and has rich, fiery hues of red, yellows and oranges. The base has been cut to allow for aesthetic presentation.
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
Carnelian Agate
LOCATION
Madagascar
SIZE
4.2" tall, 4.2" wide
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#52258
