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8.8" Tall, Polished Carnelian Agate Flame
This is a vibrantly colored, carnelian agate from Madagascar which has been hand-polished into a "flame" shaped sculpture. This impressive piece is 8.8" tall, and has rich, fiery hues of red, yellows and oranges contrasting with a milky white color. Truly a stunning display piece.
Weighs approximately 13 lbs.
Weighs approximately 13 lbs.
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
8.8" tall, 7.4" wide, 13 lbs
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#50701