Carnelian Semi Precious Round Beads, 8mm, 15"-15.5" Strand

8mm Round Natural gemstone Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale Thread hole size 1mm Healing properties: Encouragement, Creativity, Harmony Carnelian is a variety of Chalcedony from the Quartz family, identifiable by its translucent orange to red appearance. Carnelian can vary from semi opaque to highly translucent and can also include including specks, banding and striping. The warm reddish orange colour with bands of white and yellow is caused by the presence of Iron Oxide. These Carnelian have been heat treated and dyed to further enhance the deep orange tones of the stone. Carnelian has generally been known as the stone of motivation. Carnelian is excellent for stimulating creativity and promoting courage with its empowering energy. These beads measure approximately 8mm in diameter with a threading hole size of 1mm and are supplied as a 15"-15.5`` strand. Please note that due to the nature of the material, each strand is unique so colours, patterns and banding will vary and slight natural inclusions are sometimes faintly visible. Care: As with all gemstones, care must be taken. It is not advised to place carnelian stones in an ultrasonic, steam cleaner or chemical cleaning solution. Carnelian can be easily cleaned with a warm soapy water mix or an untreated cloth. It is advised to avoid exposing carnelian to prolonged periods of heat and light.