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Lot: 15lbs Colorful, Polished Carnelian Agate - 9 Pieces
This is a lot of 9 pieces of gorgeous, richly colored, polished carnelian agate from Madagascar. The specimens range from 7.7 to 3.7" wide and show a large variety of reds, oranges, browns, and even some greens and blues. This lot weighs in excess of 15 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
Chalcedony var. Carnelian Agate
LOCATION
Madagascar
SIZE
9 pieces, 15+ lbs, 3.7 to 7.7" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#91850
