Carnelian 6x8-9mm Irregular Rice Bead with Round Bead Spacers - 15-16 Inch hps_427 it often features a metallic

it often features a metallic sheen or silvery chatoyancy caused by internal structural healing

An iron oxide-hydroxide mineral

the only site where it can be found

White African Opal

Carnelian 6x8-9mm Irregular Rice Bead with Round Bead Spacers - 15-16 Inch hps_427 it often features a metallicCarnelian 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.