CARNELIAN
Willpower & self-worth
Carnelian is a quartz gemstone, aptly named after the cornel cherry, which has been given the same lovely orange-red colour.
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CARNELIAN
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SYMBOLISM
The carnelian symbolises warmth, willpower, individuality, and self-worth, and is thus a good gemstone to wear or give as a gift when entering a new chapter.
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SPIRITUALITY
Carnelian is a gemstone that is often attributed with dynamic qualities, as it is said to fill its wearer with vitality and drive. Carnelian is also believed to strengthen endurance and help you make good decisions. This gemstone is also associated with courage, making it a good support in believing in yourself.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR JEWELRY WITH CARNELIAN
Carnelian is a medium-hard gemstone that is easy to keep beautiful for many years to come. Avoid exposing your jewellery with Carnelian to high heat, as this can cause the colour to fade and possibly create cracks in the stone.
To clean your jewellery with Carnelian, you can use lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft brush or cloth to clean around the stone. Carnelian can also be placed in an ultrasonic cleaner or cleaned with steam.
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HISTORY AND LEGENDS
In ancient Rome, Carnelian was commonly used in signet rings and was used to seal letters, as the molten wax does not stick to the gemstone.
In ancient Egypt, Carnelian was placed on mummies, as the gemstone was believed to help them on their journey to the afterlife. Carnelian was often described as a gemstone connected to blood, likely due to its red colour. It was said that Carnelian could stop bleeding and even cleanse the blood. Folklore also suggests that the gemstone was believed to soothe anger and bad temper.
CARNELIAN'S GEMOLOGY
Carnelian consists of chalcedony, which is formed by microscopic quartz crystals, making the gemstone part of the quartz family. Its colour varies in orange-red and red hues. This colour arises when iron oxide is present during the formation of the gemstone, and some carnelians have bands in varying orange-red colours.
The Mohs hardness scale ranges from 1 to 10, where 10 is the hardest gemstones – at 10 you find the Diamond. Carnelian is rated at 7 according to the Mohs hardness scale and can be mined in Brazil, Uruguay, India, and Madagascar.
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GARNET
Confidence & sensuality
RUBY
Love and self-confidence
LABRADORITE
Transformation & willpower
SMOKEY QUARTZ
Calm, cleansing & steadiness