Carnelian Round Beads 6mm, Strand
£5.05
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Approximately 65 beads per strand, 1mm hole. Available by the strand or in packs of 5 or 10 strands.
Description
Carnelian is the orange-red translucent form of Chalcedony and gets its colour from traces of iron oxide(hematite) or goethite. It was highly valued by the Greeks and Romans who used it for signet rings.
- Material: Gemstone
- Hole size: 1mm
- Beads per strand: approximately 65
- Strand length: approximately 39cm
- Sold: by the strand or in packs of 5 or 10 strands
About carnelian. Carnelian is a translucent orange to reddish-brown variety of chalcedony, the microcrystalline form of quartz. Hardness 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale. Care: clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth. Birthstone: July (modern), August (traditional). Read more about carnelian in our Gemstone Guide
Additional information
| Dimensions | 6.00000000 × 0.00000000 × 0.00000000 mm |
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| Quantity | Strand, 5 Strands, 10 Strands |





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