Carnelian
Attributes
Carnelian is called the Stone of Courage because it strongly influences our activity in all areas of life, including relations with the opposite sex. It unleashes our hunger for life. It motivates us to do "more" and "better". It improves concentration and regenerates the creativity, while
at the same time establishing a balance between the spiritual and the material.
Origin
Carnelian belongs to chalcedony quartz family with its red - brownish color caused by the impurities of iron oxide.
Found mostly in Indonesia, Brazil, India, Russia and Germany.
Carnelian at S&A collections comes from Brazil.
Name
The name carnelian comes from Latin word cornel which describes cornel cherry fruits.
History
The earliest sources of carnelian are not known but some evidences of ancients mines have been found in the Nubian Desert in Egypt however most probably it is India that supplied carnelian to Egypt and Greece already 5000 years ago.
Carnelian was commonly used as amulets by the ancient kingdoms. In Ancient Rome carnelian rings were used as seals by the officials
as the wax did not stick to the gemstone.
In Ancient Egypt mummies were adorned with carnelian, representing the strength of Horus, the Sun God.
Taj Mahal in India, iconic monument to love, has been decorated with thousands of carnelian gemstones.
Astrology
Stone associated with: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Vigro, Scorpio
