IDENTITY CARD

CORNALINE

Used for over 4,000 years, Carnelian is one of the oldest gemstones known to mankind. The Egyptians regarded it as a symbol of life and renewal, incorporating it into pharaohs' finery and funerary talismans. Its color, ranging from soft orange to deep red, evokes vital energy and inner warmth. A sacred stone for many ancient civilizations, Carnelian continues to be associated with inner strength and courage.

GEM TYPE
CALCEDOINE
FAMILY
QUARTZ
COLOR(S)
SOFT ORANGE / BRICK RED
MOHS SCALE
6.5 - 7

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

India

A major historical deposit

Brazil
Madagascar
Egypt
Carnelian's orange-red color is due to the presence of iron oxides in the stone's structure.

A little history

In ancient Egypt, Carnelian was called "the blood of Isis" and associated with protection and regeneration. Craftsmen used it to make the famous heart amulets, placed in tombs to guide and protect the souls of the deceased in the afterlife. Later, in the Middle Ages, Carnelian was worn to ward off illness and enhance eloquence, notably by orators and lawyers.

LITHOTHERAPY

Carnelian is recognized in lithotherapy for its ability to anchor and energize:

Strengthening vitality
It supports the circulation of physical energy and helps restore motivation.
Stimulating courage
It is traditionally associated with the attraction of material success and prosperity.
Emotional anchoring
It helps to stabilize emotions, especially during periods of transition.
Promotes creativity
It filters out negative energies, bringing a feeling of inner security.
Associated astrological signs
Aries, Virgo, Scorpio & Leo.
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