BEAUTIFUL CARNELIAN AGATE
Glossy Gemstone Keepsake
P olished to a glossy luster, this rich, tangerine
orange cabochon of African carnelian glows with
striking translucence. The surface shows creamy
dollops from the layer of milky chalcedony
that enclosed this natural carnelian, creating a
beautiful and unique contrast.
You will receive the polished carnelian agate
pictured, measuring 1.6 inches (40 x 25 x 9mm)
and weighing 11.3g. It ships in a large, clear
gem box within a gift box and organza
drawstring bag.
Madagascar holds one of the world's most striking
carnelian deposits, where this orange chalcedony
is found as rounded, water-tumbled stones.
The sunrise hues of carnelian are caused by traces
of iron within the quartz chalcedony. Herdsmen
noticed that the orange color of carnelian is
stronger when it has been exposed to wildfires.
Consequently, Madagascar carnelian is often
heated to bring out the richest coloring.
Our photos of this collectible carnelian were
taken outdoors in sunlight.
MezoZoica is our brick-and-mortar shop on Main
Street in the Wild and Scenic River corridor of the
Trinity Mountains in Weaverville, California. We
are a curiosity shop. We aim to delight and intrigue,
selling treasures from the Natural Sciences, including
minerals, crystals, gemstones, fossils, sea shells,
framed butterflies, insects, and meteorites.
We also sell Art, Antiques and Oddities.