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Carnelian (excellent color and quality) viewBack to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION #208

Mozambique
  • Starting Time:2/18/2010 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:2/25/2010 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:0.91 ct
  • Size Description:7.38 mm x 5.35 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 color with 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 translucency. The gem has an "Oval" cut, and is a superb facetted stone of this material.