Carnelian 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Unakite neither a crystal nor a

neither a crystal nor a mineral

where copper contributes to blue tones and iron introduces green variations

from light blue to lapis blue to cobalt

though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends

Carnelian 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Unakite neither a crystal nor aCarnelian 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.