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Carnelian
Wholesale Carnelian Beads
Carnelian usually ranges from bright orange to reddish orange translucent to opaque. The shades of orange red of carnelian are due to iron oxide. Carnelian has a hardness rating of 7. Carnelian is great for beads, cabochons and cameos. Mohammed, Napoleon I, and Napoleon III wore carnelian. The wearing of carnelian is recommended to those who have a weak voice or are timid in speech. Carnelian is the birthstone for July. In antique jewelry carnelian lends itself to engraving (ring sand cameos). Carnelian is a relatively inexpensive stone with great warmth and beauty. Enjoy your Carnelian!
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