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Carnelian
Carnelian




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Carnelian Information

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Not Available

1.2 Color

Red

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo

1.5 Planet

Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

1.9 Deities

Isis, Bragi

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection, Healing, Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

Absent

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO2

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.535-1.539
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.003-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Carnelian Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Carnelian Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Carnelian information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Carnelian is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Carnelian such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Carnelian details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Color: Common colors observed are Red.
  • Chemical Formula: SiO2.
  • Powers: Courage, Healing and Protection.