Carnelian 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Carnelian 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 InchCarnelian 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.

What is so special about these iron meteorites is their unique Widmanstätten patterns

a silicate of calcium and magnesium -- from western Canada

which in many species is highly iridescent

Sugilite is a rare cyclosilicate that occurs in a range of vivid colors including deep purple

Tourmaline is classified as a semiprecious stone and occurs in a vast array of colors

Labradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light

It is a rare occurrence to find gem-grade hackmanite

red and brown

Red Tiger Eye is actually Brown Tiger Eye which has been heat treated to bring out the red color

Usually found near copper deposits

all-knowing eye

veins and brecciated patterns