What is Carnelian?

Carnelian is a reddish brown to orange gem that is often used in jewelry such as beaded necklaces, engraved brooches and rings. The distinctive reddish color of the stone is quite elegant, especially when the stone is used in larger environments that show fine color variations and stripes found in individual samples. Large Karnelian beads are often strung into robust necklaces for a distinctive look. Today it is primarily mined in India, Brazil and Australia and has also been widely used throughout the ancient world. In ancient Greece and Rome, Karnene was accustomed to making signet rings that lasted over the ages to show archaeologists small images of everyday life in the ancient world. Carnelian was also used in North Africa and India and today appears in both of these areas in religion and decorative works of art.

Carnelian is a type of chalcedony, milk siliconEN, which comes in a wide range of colors. Carnelian gets its color from iron oxide and other stone, sard, also has a dark brown to reddish color. Technically, both stones have the same chemical composition, because both are made of SI02 or silica oxide with trace amounts of iron oxide or Fe2O3. The difference between the two is fine: some gemologists do not distinguish between Carnelian and Sardem, as well as the lump of Jasper, a much darker form of chalcedony, in these two.

Cut most commonly used for Carnelians is Cabochon, which is a rounded and polished cut without aspects. The faces do not tend to emphasize the natural beauty of carnenean, while the rounded shape of cabochon brings the glow and elegance of stone. Some antique brooches were made of individual cabochons carved carnenelia, and carries in stone.

Carnelan is a relatively robust stone and can be worn every day if it is in a safe environment. You should avoid exposure to excessive sunlight as a keesen can blush sunlight. Try to avoid heat and chemicals when wearing Karneal, and if the stone gets dirty, wash it in a slight solution of soap and water and dry it immediately. Be aware that cracking of a stone against a hard surface can cause a chip, so try to avoid wearing a carnelian in active situations.