Rich style fills the Dakota Stones 4mm carnelian round beads. Available by the strand, these beads feature a perfectly round shape. They are small in size, so you can use them as spacers or as accents of color in earrings. Each bead displays a rich reddish-orange color. Carnelian is a translucent chalcedony or an A-grade agate that receives its beautiful red tints from iron oxides. Most deep red carnelian is heat treated to darken the material evenly. Carnelian is also known as the Mecca stone and natural agate. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5. Metaphysical Properties: Often known as a motivation stone, carnelian is used for physical training and balancing body energy levels.
Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from piece to piece. Carnelian is heat-treated to have a consistent color across the bead and strand. The color is very consistent. Each strand includes approximately 52 beads.
