Carnelian is a remarkably beautiful stone known for its striking band formations, and gorgeous, rich blend of autumn colors - warm sunset oranges, stimulating cinnabars, deep tomato and oxidized blood reds, honey browns, creamy translucent whites and the occasional black licorice veins.
This semi-precious stone is known under several different names such as "The Artist's Stone," "The Singer's Stone," and "The Sunset Stone."
Carnelian is said to especially resonate with those born within the month of August (Virgos and Leos). It is also a helpful, emotionally balancing stone for Cancerians, Scorpios, Aries, and Taureans, Additionally, carnelian is tied to the element of fire and the planet of mars.
All fire stones are tied to raw and potent physical energy and dynamism, so carnelian, a fiery crystal is said to contain and impart such energy.
Carnelian is believed to be a sacral chakra-aligned stone of masculine energy, power, sexual vitality, carnal motivation, fierce drive, creativity, individuality, emotional warmth, high spirit, passion, rebirth, happiness, artistic expression and courage.
The tumbles in this lot are Madagascar carnelian tumbles. They range from 30-45mm and vary in size and are grouped in smaller, medium and larger size price categories.