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Carnelian (nice color and quality) 
Back to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends July 22nd
Mozambique
- Starting Time:7/15/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)
- Ending Time:7/22/2010 07:03:47 PM(CDT)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:12.79 ct
- Size Description:17.90 mm x 12.96 mm
Description:Carnelian is classified as a variety of Chalcedony, which is actually a variety of Quartz. So this is a subvariety of cryptocrystalline Quartz. Carnelian is beloved for its rich red and orange hues, and typically is not found in facet grade material. This stone has a fiery orange and red color with a slight colorless zone and a "jelly-like" appearance, not unlike Fire Opal. The stone is very good quality compared to most Carnelians that I have seen due to the bright color - there is not hint of brown in the stone - and excellent transparency/translucency. The gem has an "Oval Cabochon" cut, and is a nice representative stone of this material.
