Carnelian is the STONE OF CREATIVITY; it increases bravery and vitality. This stone is used to regain spiritual power and broaden the imagination. In ancient Egypt, this stone was worn by architects to show their rank.
It ENHANCES happiness, individuality, enthusiasm, & ambition. It ALLEVIATES hesitation, anger, & repression.
This stone balances the Sacral Chakra, and its Earth Element is Fire. The relevant Zodiac Signs are Cancer, Virgo, & Taurus; however, all signs will find this stone useful!
Below you will find scientific information on this stone.
GROUP: Chalcedony variety
COLOR: Light Orange to Deep Red Orange
MOHS HARDNESS: 7
FORM/HABIT: Fibrous to Grained Aggregate
OCCURS: found in Igneous, Sedimentary, & Metamorphic rock
SOURCES: Brazil, India, Uruguay