Description
A pale orange-red to deep red translucent stone that is a variety of chalcedony. Carnelian was mined or gathered as an ornamental stone since at least 3000 BCE. It is found in Egypt, India and areas of Europe as water-worn pebbles. Carnelian was popular for amulets and scarabs and is still used as gemstones.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sard; cornelian; chalcedony; Karneol (Deut., Pol.); cornaline (Fr.); cornalina (Esp., Port.)
Other Properties
Trigonal crystal system Fracture = conchoidal. Luster = vitreous to waxy. Streak = white.
Additional Information
Mineralogy Database: Quartz
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Last updated on: 7/6/2009 7:37:01 AM
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