Gemstone Carnelian Agate

Carnelian Agate - As serene as a sunset

A very commonly used and known variety of orange chalcedony is our brownish-red semi-precious gemstone carnelian agate stone. The stone has many other names, like Carnelian, Cornelian, Carnelian Agate, and Sardonyx.

Appearance

This is a translucent to opaque variety of quartz in the evergreen shades of orange, brown, pink, and some shades of red. The mineral composition of this stone makes the stone differ in its color. It can range from a pale orange to almost an intense, rich black color. The color and opacity levels are what make it easier to differentiate between a carnelian agate and a citrine stone.

Availability

Commonly and easily found in India, this stone is mined in several places on the globe. Brazil, Egypt, and Uruguay are known to be some of the common sources for mining carnelian agate. CabochonsforSale is your favorite nextdoor gemstone wholesaler. Ready at all times to serve you with our vast variety of carnelian agate stone.

Usage

This famous "sunset stone" in ancient times was believed to absorb all the sunlight energy into itself and project it onto the wearer. Large carnelian agate stones are excellently used in jewelry. At CabochonsforSale you can find everything from a carnelian agate pair to carnelian agate leaf carving stones.

Benefits

This powerful stone holds many benefits. One cannot forget to admire carnelian agate's healing properties.

Physical healing properties

• Stimulates metabolism and encourages good blood supply to your organs.
• Increases fertility and helps overcome impotence
• Helps you with menopause and menstrual symptoms.
• Is beneficial for absorbing minerals and vitamins
• Known to help with nosebleeds
• Heals the digestive system, stomach, liver, and adrenal glands
• Treats any kind of disease related to the kidney and bladder.

Emotional healing properties

• Gives you a confidence boost when you're about to go on a public stage.
• Encourages you to have better conversations.
• Helps you let go of all the negative feelings and emotions.
• It makes room for more creativity and motivates one to do better.
• It pushes out all the extraneous thoughts and helps you focus better.

Metaphysical healing properties

• Gives one a good creative and courage boost.
• Shields one from negative energy and fear.
• Brings more emotional balance
• Believed to attract prosperity and good luck.

Care

To restore the stone's healing powers, you need to cleanse it thoroughly. Water is an excellent cleanser. You can try soaking the stone in water. Let the water absorb all the negative energies of the stone. Pat your stone dry completely after submerging it.

How to spot a fake carnelian stone?

In the market one can get easily scammed by getting their hands on a dyed agate stone. In order to check one can try holding the stone in direct light. If it is dyed it would show stripes. Natural agate shows a cloudier distribution of color.

Conclusion

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FAQs

1. Is carnelian stone expensive?

The stone is not that rare, hence it's not expensive. One can get a good-quality carnelian agate stone in a decent price range of $5–40.

2. Is carnelian a birthstone?

It is not necessarily considered a birthstone. It is believed to be associated with the zodiac sign Virgo.

3. Is it safe to get the carnelian stone wet?

You should try to keep it away from saltwater. If you want to cleanse it, you can put it under the sun.

4. Where can one find the carnelian agate stone?

One can easily find the stone in Brazil, Egypt, Uruguay, and some parts of India.

5. What chakras does the carnelian agate stone affect?

Carnelian agate mainly works the solar plexus, root and sacral chakra.