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    Natural Colour Carnelian Chip Beads

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    Natural Colour Carnelian Stone Chips 5x8mm (~160pce Strand) - 91cm /36'" Strand.

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    Natural Colour Carnelian Stone Chips 5x8mm (~160pce Strand) - 91cm /36'" Strand.

    Variant of chalcedony, Carnelian is an opaque to translucent light orange to deep reddish/brown. Name is derived from he latin word "carnem" meaning horn, in reference to the colour sometimes exhibited. Widely used during Roman times to make signet or seal rings – it is said that hot wax does not stick to Carnelian. Also called Mecca Stone and Pigeon’s Blood Agate.

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    Stone Type Natural
    Common gemstone enhancement and likelihood None
    Origin World wide
    Shape Chips
    Mohs scale ratings (hardness) 6.5 - 7