Carnelian 8x12mm Tube Simple Cut - 15-16 InchCarnelian is a glassy, translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it the setting sun. Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone. Ancient warriors wore Carnelian for courage and power, and it has been used throughout history for various purposes, including to ward off illness and the Plague.

is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone

the second-hardest mineral next to diamond

Red Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding

This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns

Red Tiger Eye is actually Brown Tiger Eye which has been heat treated to bring out the red color

which provides sufficient hardness for the stone to be cut

Madagascar

this wood variety is so hard that it is often used in heavy construction for beams

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

soft and glassy stone

Brings a sense of peace and contentment

These needle to like black inclusions of Tourmaline are quite striking within the clear