Carnelian

Carnelian, a Stone for Motivation

Break through your mental and emotional barriers, let Carnelian be your reminder to believe in yourself.

⟡ CREATIVITY ⟡ HAPPINESS ⟡ SELF-CONFIDENCE ⟡ FERTILITY ⟡ CONCENTRATION ⟡ STABILITY ⟡ MOTIVATION ⟡ SMOG FILTER ⟡ MEDITATION

Origins: Carnelian is one the best-known and generally least expensive variety of chalcedony. It ranges in colour from yellow-orange to rich, near reddish orange, to an orangey brown. Carnelian specifically represents the orange to red to brown spectrum within this group and typically exhibits a uniform hue, although there may be instances of striping or variations in shade in a single stone. It varies from semi-opaque to highly translucent. As Iron is the source of its colour, heating it can oxidise the iron and darken red tones. It is mined world-wide including India, Brazil, Egypt, and Uruguay.

Carnelian Properties & Attributes

The stone of motivation, Carnelian is a stabilising stone that can help restore vitality and dispel lethargy. Strengthen your sense of self-esteem and confidence with the support of Carnelian. Beyond, connecting to your inner confidence so you can remember your worth, Carnelian is also useful for boosting expression and creativity. Wear this warm and vibrant stone to tap into your passion. Known as the artist’s stone it can help boost self-confidence in all aspects of lfe and is useful for true expression and inner creativity. Full of life force, Carnelian can help sharpen concentration and dispel mental lethargy, improve analytic abilities, and clarify perception.

Physically, assists with lower back problems, arthritis, neuralgia and depression. Carnelian is also said to help stimulate the metabolism and influences the reproductive organs boosting fertility. Useful aid for healing and regulating body fluids.

⟡ Chakras: depending on colour the Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus, Root Chakra & Earth Star Chakra
⟡ Element: Earth
⟡ Planets: Mars, Sun
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⟡ Mohs Hardness: 6.7 to 7 - a hardy stone suitable for most jewellery and adornment.
⟡ Enhancements: Often heat treated (including sunlight) to enhance colour. You should assume, unless informed otherwise, that any piece of carnelian has been enhanced in this way.

COLOURS

Brown Carnelian: As it gets closer to brown, Carnelian can be referred to as Sard. Carnelian a bit redder to brown in colour can move down from the Sacral Chakra to impact the Root Chakra.

Orange Carnelian: Orange Carnelian has a special connection to the Sacral Chakra, the chakra relating to our emotions, relationships, sexuality and creativity.

Yellow Carnelian: The lighter coloured carnelian - soft lemon to deep gold shades, is often referred to as yellow carnelian. The lighter hues are due to less iron oxide present, giving it a more vibrant and sunny appearance. Carnelian a bit lighter in colour can move up from the Sacral Chakra to affect the Solar Plexus Chakra. Carnelian crystal properties and benefits

Carnelian Crystal Pairings

Pair Carnelian with other red stones like Red Jasper to align and boost the root chakra.
Pair Carnelian with dark brown or black stones like Bronzite for grounding and connection with Mother Earth.