Chakra: Base/Solar plexus
Metaphysical properties:
Carnelian can show you how to attract opportunities into your life in which you can learn the root causes of the circumstances in your life. Understanding these inner causes will further clarify the reasons for your outer circumstances and how to learn from them. A powerful stone of learning and healing .
Scientific properties:
Carnelian is part of the Chalcedony species and is thought to be named after the Kornel Cherry because of its colour. The colouring agent is iron; Most carnelians offered these days are agates which are dyed and then heat treated. When held against the light, the colour variety shows stripes, natural carnelian shows a cloudy distribution of colour.
Found in: Brazil, India, Uruguay.
