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7.7" Free-Standing, Polished Carnelian Agate - Madagascar
This is a vibrantly-colored hand-polished piece of carnelian agate collected from Madagascar. This beautiful piece is 7.7" tall and features fiery hues of red and orange. The base has been cut flat so it can be displayed without the use of a stand.
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
Agate var. Carnelian
LOCATION
Manerinerina area, Manerinerina Commune, Ambato-Boeni, Boeny, Madagascar
SIZE
7.7 x 6.7 x 5.6", 13 1/2 lbs
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#286180
