Carnelian (also spelled cornelian) is a brownish-red mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker. (The difference is not rigidly defined, and the two names are often used interchangeably.) Both carnelian and sard are varieties of the silica mineral chalcedony colored by impurities of iron oxide. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration.
Carnelian was used widely during Roman times to make engraved gems for signet or seal rings for imprinting a seal with wax on correspondence or other important documents. Hot wax does not stick to carnelian.
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Carnelian 4mm round
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Carnelian 6mm round
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Carnelian 8mm round
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Carnelian Brick
Size: 3mm X 5mm to 4mm X 7mm
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Carnelian Button
Size: 4mm to 6mm
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Carnelian Chips
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Carnelian Faceted Brick
Size: 5 mm X 6 mm to 5 mm X 7 mm
Carnelian Faceted Chiclet
Size: 8 mm X 10 mm to 9 mm X 13 mm
Carnelian Faceted Oval
Size: 6 mm X 8mm to 8 mm X 10 mm
Carnelian Faceted Tumble
Size: 15 mm to 25 mm
Carnelian Oval
Size:6mm X 8mm to 8mm X 10mm
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Carnelian Plain Coin Beads
Size: 5mm to 7mm
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Carnelian Side Drill Drop
Size: 7mm to 10mm
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Carnelian Top Drill Drop Beads
Size: 7mm to 10mm
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Carnelian Tyre
Size: 7mm to 9mm
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Shaded Carnelian Faceted Coin
Size: 5 mm to 7 mm