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Carnelian (nice color and quality)
- Mozambique
- Gems, 13.16 ct, 18.03 mm x 13.09 mm
- Start Time: 02/17/2011 7:00:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/24/2011 7:00:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
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 color with colorless zones 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 a 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.