Carnelian 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch HPS03032022 an opaque silicon dioxide mineral

an opaque silicon dioxide mineral and form of microcrystalline Chalcedony

with inclusions of iron oxide

milky white to pale yellow in color

with a chemical composition of sodium aluminum oxide

and beads per strand counts may vary slightly from what is listed

Carnelian 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch HPS03032022 an opaque silicon dioxide mineralCarnelian is a glassy, translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it the setting sun. Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone. Ancient warriors wore Carnelian for courage and power, and it has been used throughout history for various purposes, including to ward off illness and the Plague.