Carnelian (good color and quality)

Mozambique
Gems, 2.28 ct, 9.11 mm x 7.24 mm
Start Time: 01/27/2011 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/03/2011 7:00:00 pm (CST)
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Item 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 good representative stone of this material.

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