Chalcedony that is uniformly colored red to reddish brown or flesh is known as carnelian. Its durability, beauty and abundance made chalcedony one of the earliest raw materials used by humans. Originally shaped into knives, tools and containers,
chalcedony eventually was used as an adornment.The finest carnelian in the world comes from India.
Carnelian is a quartz crystal and a sub-variety of chalcedony. It is found in flesh-color to reddish brown to a uniform red. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, carnelian is 6.5 - 7. It has a waxy or dull luster and primary sources include Brazil, India and Uruguay.
Color
Carnelian is found in flesh-color to reddish brown to a uniform red.
Round
Round cabs are available from 1mm to 5mm and in any quantity.
Round Cab
Oval
Oval cabs are available from 4X3mm to 6X4mm and in any quantity.
Oval Cab
Note: custom made sizes, shapes and cuttings are available on request.
