Carnelian Tumbled Stone - 10-20 mm

These Carnelian Tumbled Stones show the warm orange to red-orange colour the chalcedony is valued for, polished into smooth rounded pieces with a glossy surface. The tone ranges from pale peach to deep blood orange, often with a cloudy, glowing colour distribution visible when held to light. The small palm size makes them easy to pocket, carry, or keep in a bowl.

Carnelian is traditionally associated with creativity, drive and the confidence to express yourself, and is commonly chosen by people who want a warm, motivating stone for work and creative projects. Many keep a piece on a desk, carry one through the day, or hold it before a task that needs energy and focus. It is often given to artists, performers, and anyone starting something that calls for boldness.

Each Carnelian stone is natural, so the depth of orange and the way the colour clouds through the stone will be unique to the piece you receive.

Key Properties
Primary Focus: Creativity & Expression
Secondary Focus: Confidence & Ambition
Chakra Association: Sacral, Solar Plexus
Birthstone: July
Zodiac Sign: Aries, Leo
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger, Horse
Ruling Planet: Sun
Elements: Fire
Mohs Hardness: 7
Stone Family: Tectosilicate
Material: Natural Carnelian
Origin: Brazil
Form: Tumbled Stone
Finish: Polished
Approximate Size: 10-20 mm (0.4-0.8 inches)
Approximate Weight: Single stone, 100 g, or 1 lb (454 g bulk quantity)
Listing: Single unit or sold by weight, portion selected at checkout

Geological Information
Carnelian is a chalcedony variety of the quartz family, silicon dioxide with a Mohs hardness of 7, coloured orange to red-orange by iron oxide impurities. It is one of the oldest continuously used gemstones in human history, used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome for seals, amulets and jewellery, found in Tutankhamun's tomb, and named among the twelve stones of the Hebrew High Priest's breastplate. It was favoured for seals because wax does not stick to it. Heat treatment is common and standard practice, since natural carnelian tends toward a brownish orange and heat brings out the vivid red-orange the stone is known for; some material on the market is dyed agate, which shows colour concentrated along bands rather than the cloudy distribution of true carnelian. Disclosure applies where known. It is sourced from Brazil, India, Madagascar, Uruguay and Germany.

AuturaSol Standard
Each natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.