Carnelian is a stone. Properties and History
Carnelian is a type of chalcedony. Due to its high degree of hardness, it was used for seals and coats of arms. They were carved both on the stones of the rings, and on larger polished pieces of the mineral. Images of monarchs, gods, spell texts, aphorisms were applied to them. Buttons and various crafts were made from the mineral, giving them magical powers. Carnelian has long been a favorite stone of young ladies in many countries, then interest in it faded for a while. Later, jewelers again opened the carnelian, and he is in the favorites of a modern woman. Carnelian is a stone whose properties are used against nightmares and insomnia. The medical properties of chalcedony are known: if you attach it to a diseased organ, the disease recedes.
The magical properties of stone according to the horoscope
Carnelian is a stone, a sign of the Zodiac, the most suitable for the owner of which is Virgo. He is the talisman for those born under this constellation. But this mineral is suitable for representatives of all other signs. And yet, for Virgo, chalcedony is especially good because of its soothing properties. It is believed that he helps in love affairs, in disputes, settles conflicts and relieves stress from the owner, discourages all enemies from him, improves well-being, and cheers up. It is highly recommended for creative people to wear carnelian. The stone, whose properties help to find their calling in life, as well as develop the natural talents of people, is simply necessary for musicians and artists as a talisman. A mineral is considered a mineral of darker shades, including bright orange and blood red colors. The feminine stones include a lighter and more delicate palette. Despite the fact that the stones of the “male” group arouse the interest of the opposite sex in their owner, and also give him sexuality, the cornelian is absolutely not suitable for love rituals. This sunstone, charged with the energy of the star, is recommended to Gemini as a talisman and amulet. He gives the representative of the sign of Air constancy and courage of judgment, protects from slanderers and slanderers. In addition, it helps to spend energy restless restless Gemini.
From geography
Brazil and Uruguay are famous for the richest deposits. Carnelian is a stone whose most interesting varieties are mined in India. There are some clusters of bright orange chalcedony in Italy.
Properties and Usage
Carneol is considered the most beautiful - carnelian in the form of a bloody drop. Also, another species is distinguished by color - sardonyx, this mineral has alternating parallel layers of different shades. Carnelian is a stone whose properties, like appearance, change both from prolonged exposure to the sun and from moderate heating. Its composition includes iron, due to which the stone has its own copper color. As mentioned earlier, it is used for mortise engraving, and is also an excellent material for jewelry: beads, bracelets, rings and other ladies' attributes of beauty. Like many years ago, stone is a success among the beautiful half of humanity. And deservedly. Indeed, the soft inner light of this mineral can be enjoyed endlessly, drawing strength from it, the joy of existence, as well as the vital energy of the Earth itself.