Carnelian

Mineral Class: Quartz

Color: Red, Orange

Hardness: 6.5

Diaphaneity: Translucent

Luster: Vitreous or Greasy

Optical Effects: None

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Known for its Yellow-Orange to deep fiery red color, this lovely variety of chalcedony receives it’s color from its unique iron content. As such, even by exposure to the natural heat of the sun can it form more deep, darkened natural red tones.