Carnelian Stone

Carnelian Stone

Carnelian is a reddish-brown mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. Having the same chemical make up as Agate, when Carnelian grades into brown it is known as Sard. When it contains bands of white, it is known as Sardonyx. In addition, some very dark brown Carnelian can be classified as Jasper.

The name Carnelian heralds from the Latin word “carnis” and translates to “flesh,” probably noted as one of the many shades of the stone. Another name for Carnelian was Cornelian, most likely derived from the Latin word “cornum” meaning “cherry”. Carnelian’s translucent color ranges from yellow-orange to reddish-brown to a deep red, and is enhanced by exposure to the sun.

Carnelian was used formerly during Roman times to make engraved gems for signet or seal rings for imprinting a seal with wax on correspondence or other important documents, this is because hot wax does not stick to Carnelian.

Carnelian was considered to be a precious gemstone during ancient times.
During the ancient Egyptian period, carnelian symbolized blood. Many Egyptian tombs had much carnelian jewelry, seemingly used as an aid to cross over to the other world. Islamic heritage has it that the Prophet himself wore a carnelian set in a silver ring on the little finger of the right hand. This carnelian was engraved as a seal. An engraved carnelian with the name of Allah boasts courage. In European history, carnelian was the gem of choice for intaglios from the bronze age until late Roman times.

Carnelian has a long and storied past, and was once considered strictly the property of the noble class. People holding a high social status were often buried with this gem stone. Some people believe that carnelian have benefits to gives energy, to protect from bad vibration, guards against poverty, it helps give sense of humor and to calm the temper. Carnelian is such an energy booster. It helps the insecure person to find strength within them so they can come into their own. It is also said to increase the appetite.

Mentally, Carnelian can improve analytical abilities and can clarify perception. It removes extraneous thoughts during meditation and sharpens concentration. Emotionally, this stone is a powerful protector against envy, rage and resentment. It calms anger and banishes negativity, replacing it with a love of life.

So, is this also the right stone to heal the broken heart?

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