Red Carnelian Stone

Carnelian Gemstone is a variant of the mineral silica (quartz), the basic constituent of sand (Si02). The presence of iron oxide gives its characteristic red colour. The stone has been used to make everything from weapons from jewellery since ancient times, as far back as the Bronze and Stone Ages. Sumerians, Egyptians and even the early Greeks and Romans were huge fans of this particular mineral. The colour of the carnelian is typically yellowish-red...Read more