Carnelian 6mm Faceted Round - Large Hole Beads Cat's Eye It may be red

It may be red

This stone is considered to have many different metaphysical properties

while other impurities in the stone may create veining and rich patterns

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The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

Carnelian 6mm Faceted Round - Large Hole Beads Cat's Eye It may be redCarnelian is a glassy, translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it the setting sun. Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone. Ancient warriors wore Carnelian for courage and power, and it has been used throughout history for various purposes, including to ward off illness and the Plague.