Meaning carnelian
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carnelian


"red variety of chalcedony," variant of cornelian, altered by influence of Latin carnem "flesh" because of its color.
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carnelian


(n) a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
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carnelian


is also referred to by other trade names like, Red Chalcedony and Red Agate. Carnelian is mined in Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, India, U.S., Russia and parts of Africa. Carnelian
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is also considered to be a stone of great spirituality. In addition, it is believed by some to be a medicinal gem with a wondrous capacity for bestowing mental and physical healing properties. SEE CAR [..]
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carnelian


Carnelian is a variety of cryptocrystalline quartz. It is not a single crystal like amethyst or citrine. Instead, carnelian is an aggregate of myriad microscopic crystals oriented in many different directions. Color ranges from orange to brownish red, and transparency ranges from translucent to opaque. An alternate spelling is cornelian.
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carnelian


noun. A porcelain marble, possibly baby slag for a china marble.
Source: americantoymarbles.com





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