Last updated : June 10, 2026 5:54 PM
Like the blazing splendour that sun exhibits at dusk, or the first flash of autumn, Carnelian is the stone that too fascinates due to its luminosity and radiance. Acknowledged as the stone of courage, motivation, leadership, and endurance, Carnelian is inspiring and protecting the mankind since times immemorial.
Carnelian is the stone of Quartz family and is the variety of an orange colored chalcedony. It has derived its name from a Latin word, which means “Flesh”. Carnelian has numerous ancient stories attached to it. In ancient times, it was strictly considered as the stone of noble or elite class. People who used to hold a social status were often buried with this stone.
In ancient Egypt, Carnelian was called as the “setting sun”. It was associated largely with female energies and the mother goddess. Carnelian Jewelry is worn to enhance the power of love, passion, and desire.
Primary Stone : CORNELIAN (CARNELIAN)
Model # D7180
Stone Weight : 3.31
Size (inch) : 1 3/8
Weight (Gms) 3.68
Primary Stone : CORNELIAN (CARNELIAN)
Model # P36512
Stone Weight : 10.78
Size (inch) : 1 6/8
Weight (Gms) 5.26
Primary Stone : CORNELIAN (CARNELIAN)
Model # D11379
Stone Weight : 6.12
Size (inch) : 1 5/8
Weight (Gms) 4.08
Primary Stone : CORNELIAN (CARNELIAN)
Model # M11290
Stone Weight : 19.51
Size (inch) : 2
Weight (Gms) 8.87
Substantial quantities of Carnelian have been found in the oldest known deposits in Bengal, India. It is also mined in other countries, like Uruguay, Brazil, USA (mostly in Colorado, Texas, and North Carolina), Madagascar, Botswana, Peru, Iceland, and South Africa.
The benefits of this amazing stone include:
Carnelian is said to utilize fire energy, which signifies passion, zeal, illumination, activity, and warmth. Carnelian, a Feng Shui element, is mainly used in the south area, or the area related to the fame and reputation of its inhabitants. It boosts and determines one’s families standing and status in the community, and hence the sparing use of red or crimson Carnelian is advised.
Carnelian is the stone, which is believed to have a life force in it. Being a physical healer, it stimulates metabolism and determines a good supply of blood to the tissues and organs. It cures the females in their issues while menstrual or menopausal state and is also considered helpful in artificial insemination.
Carnelian influences the reproductive organs of both the genders by overcoming the problems such as impotence, infertility, and frigidity. It is also considered an amazing gemstone for the absorption of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in the small intestine, and improving the thickness and flow of blood.
The physical healing properties of Carnelian does not end here, it is also regarded as the healer of varicose veins, congestion, haemorrhoids, phlebitis, boils, skin irritation, nosebleed, lower back pain, arthritis, rheumatism, neuralgia, depression, and bones and ligament related disorders.
Carnelian delivers exceptional sustenance in getting rid of alcohol or other drugs. It helps in breaking immoral physical habits and improves overall health in general.
Carnelian is a soothing crystal that helps in restoring motivation and vitality. It stimulates creativity for new recreations and activities. This stone is also beneficial in protecting against resentment, rage, and envy. It helps in overcoming possessiveness in a relationship, eating disorders, and sexual anxieties.
Carnelian is said to turn on body chakras. Orange Carnelian is beneficial in healing and stimulating the sacral chakra. It inculcates dynamism in a human being and controls the transmission of information between mind and body. On the other hand, Carnelian in the shades of red heals the blockages and traumas of the base chakra.
Carnelian is helpful for making a person understand the cycle of life from birth to death and overcome the fears of death. Carnelian is a crystal of deed, which overpowers procrastination or indecisiveness. It inspires one to stop waiting for dreams to appear and fulfil by itself, rather instils courage in a person to embrace change.
Orange Carnelian is believed to bring delight, friendship, pleasure, and a strong bond in the family. Being a stone of happiness and sharing, it tends to bring people and things together by enhancing affection and companionship Carnelian is a gemstone of intimacy and closeness in a relationship.
Red carnelian, on the other hand, is considered to bring passion, enthusiasm, and zeal in a person to perform things with speed. It inculcates confidence and fearlessness in the person who wears it. The carnelian with deep and dark red color embodies intense desire, durable energy, deep love, and strong feelings.
Some facts about Carnelian
Carnelian is a semi-precious stone that belongs to the variety of silica and has got its astounding red color due to the presence of impurities, like iron oxide. On Moh’s scale, the hardness of this stone ranges between 6-7. Carnelian is a prevalent mineral, which occurs in the cavities of various rocks. Other than rocks rich in silica, it is also found in volcanic rocks.
Carnelian is considered to be the traditional birthstone of people who are under the zodiac sign of Virgo.
| Cleavage | None |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Cornelian |
| Crystal Habit | NA |
| Streak | White |
| Refractive Index | 1.535-1.539 |
| Diaphaneity | Semitransparent - Translucent |
| Moh's scale (hardness) | 6.5-7 |
| Sources | Uruguay, Brazil, USA, Madagascar,Botswana, Peru, Iceland, and South Africa |
| Chemical formula | SiO2 |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Color | Orangy Red To Brownish Red To Brownish Orange |
| Chakra Healing | Root or base chakra, Sacral chakra |
| Birthstone | July |
| Zodiac | Leo |
The shades of Carnelian ranges from orange to reddish-brown. The texture of Carnelian is somewhat silky and vitreous.

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