Carnelian
May 16, 2010
Description:
Carnelian (also spelled cornelian) is a reddish-brown mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker. (The difference is not rigidly defined, and the two names are often used interchangeably.) Both carnelian and sard are varieties of the silica mineral chalcedony colored by impurities of iron oxide. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration.
Healing Uses:
Birthstone Month - August
In dealing with depression and can also help aid decision making.
Magickal Uses:
Carnelian has a strong assosciation with magick since ancient egypt where it was used widely in jewellry, amulets and carved scarabs. A necklace of carnelian and jet has been considered the witches necklace.
In spellwork it is used in rituals for seeing past lives.
Carnelian (also spelled cornelian) is a reddish-brown mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker. (The difference is not rigidly defined, and the two names are often used interchangeably.) Both carnelian and sard are varieties of the silica mineral chalcedony colored by impurities of iron oxide. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration.
Healing Uses:
Birthstone Month - August
In dealing with depression and can also help aid decision making.
Magickal Uses:
Carnelian has a strong assosciation with magick since ancient egypt where it was used widely in jewellry, amulets and carved scarabs. A necklace of carnelian and jet has been considered the witches necklace.
In spellwork it is used in rituals for seeing past lives.
Posted by Sarah Meder.
