Like a setting desert sun, these matte carnelian 8mm round beads from Dakota Stones shine with hot color. Available by the strand, these beads are perfectly round and feature soft red color with hints of orange. These beads are the perfect size to showcase in necklaces and bracelets, so use them to create a fabulous jewelry set. 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; these have been sandblasted to give them a matte finish. 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 bead to bead. Carnelian is heat-treated to have a consistent color across the bead and strand. The color is very consistent. Each strand includes approximately 24 beads.
