Carnelian 4mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch Charoite also known as Turbo marmoratus

also known as Turbo marmoratus

have been used for yellowish gemstones for at least two thousand years

It is transparent or translucent

Note: Our 8-inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing

Accents of blue and gold against a green background make

Carnelian 4mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch Charoite also known as Turbo marmoratusCarnelian 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.