Carnelian 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Orange Calcite The white and purple layers

The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns

such as fuchsite and green chromiferous muscovite mica

As a Serpenti

Sold in 24″ strands

known as sheet silicates because they form in distinct layers

Carnelian 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Orange Calcite The white and purple layersCarnelian 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.