Description
Carnelian is a brownish-red mineral commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker. Both carnelian and sard are varieties of the silica mineral chalcedony colored by impurities of iron oxide.
Known as a stone of motivation and endurance, leadership and courage, Carnelians have protected and inspired throughout history. A glassy, translucent stone, Carnelian is an orange-colored variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family.
As much as it is a prosperity and good luck stone, it’s also a protection stone. It will keep you safe from harm and other misfortune while keeping you strong and healthy in body and mind. Carnelian will keep you motivated, and it will keep your mind quick and sharp.
Carnelian Associations
Chakras – Base Chakra, Sacral Chakra
Birthstones – July
Zodiac – Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Planet – Mars
Element – Fire
Vibration – Numbers 5 and 6
