Chalcedony · Asia
Carnelian
Confidence — vitality and creative risk-taking
Specimen
- Found in
- India, Brazil, Egypt, Uruguay
- Key ingredient
- Silica + Iron Oxide
- Species
- Chalcedony
- Chakra
- Sacral
About this stone
A vibrant stone of vitality and creative fire. Carnelian stimulates the sacral chakra, igniting passion, courage, and motivation. It boosts physical energy and helps overcome procrastination with bold, confident action.
Geology · Formation
How it forms: Chalcedony colored by hematite.
Carnelian is a vibrant variety of Chalcedony that owes its color to the 'rust' of the earth. It forms in volcanic environments where silica-rich groundwater deposits layers in cavities. The inclusion of iron oxide (hematite) during the formation process 'stains' the translucent quartz. The Result: A spectrum of orange, red, and brownish hues.