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Carnelian Agate
Polished Carnelian Agate Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Carnelian Agate. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These Carnelian Agate gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Carnelian Agate
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
Stone Count: About 75 to 110 stones per pound
From: Botswana
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
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Carnelian Agate is the name given to a translucent variety of chalcedony that is orange, red or reddish brown in
color. It is an exceptionally popular gemstone and has been used for jewelry and adornments for thousands of years.
For sale are beautifully polished Carnelian Agate gemstones. These tumbled stones are sold in 4 ounce (113 gram),
8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect
for a variety of jewelry, decorative and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More information about Carnelian Agate
Carnelian is used as a gemstone in many types of jewelry. It is cut into beads, cabochons, cameos, sculptures and other shapes. Carnelian These are used in earrings, pendants, rings, necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry
items.
Important sources of Carnelian Agate include India,
Brazil, Uruguay, Botswana, Madagascar and the northwestern United States.
The tumble-polished stones in the photograph above were produced
in Botswana.
The orange-red color of Carnelian Agate is derived from the presence of iron.
The color banding observed in some specimens formed in
response to changing solution chemistry as the agate precipitated within a
rock cavity.
Red Carnelian Agate Properties |
| Color |
A deep orange to red agate.. |
| Hardness |
6.5 - 7 |
| Optical Properties |
Translucent. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Cleavage |
None. Conchoidal fracture. |
| Crystal Properties |
Agate is a microcrystalline variety of quartz. |
| Specific Gravity |
2.5 - 2.7 |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
A variety of chalcedony. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
Tumbled agate from nodules. Brilliant polish! |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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