Carnelian 12mm Round - 15-16 Inch African Petrified Wood Agate green and yellow with white

green and yellow with white and gray inclusions

and other blush or beige hues

Gem Silica occurs in a vivid blue green color due to the presence of copper in the stone and is free of inclusions of other minerals

Silica-rich waters create hardened deposits that preserve coral skeletons

where it was observed that the stone was often carried by eagles to their nests

Carnelian 12mm Round - 15-16 Inch African Petrified Wood Agate green and yellow with whiteCarnelian 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.