Lot: Polished Carnelian Pebbles - 5 kg (11 lbs)

This is a wholesale lot of 5 kg (11 lbs) of high quality, polished carnelian agate "pebbles" from Madagascar. The color of carnelian can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense red coloration.

There are approximately 40 pieces in this lot and most range from 2 to 3". You will receive the exact lot pictured.

Carnelian is a semi-precious variety of chalcedony that features an orange or orange-red coloration. Its name is believed to come from the Latin word carneus, meaning 'flesh colored'. The reddish color is caused by iron oxide impurities in the silica that makes up the chalcedony.

Carnelian is one of the oldest known gemstones. It was widely used in ancient Rome to make insignias and seals for imprinting on letters or important documents because hot wax does not stick to carnelian.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Carnelian Agate
LOCATION
Madagascar
SIZE
40 pieces, most 2-3" wide, 5 kg (11 lbs total)
CATEGORY
ITEM
#91454