| Weight | 0,1 kg |
|---|---|
| Sales Unit | |
| Minimum order | 500 gr |
| Type | |
| Dimensions (±) | 4 - 6 cm |
| Number | 10 pieces per kg |
| Form | |
| Origin | |
| SKU | 6504 |
Carnelian Handstones
Sales unit: Per 100 gr
Minimum order: 500 gr
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Carnelian Handstones from Madagascar
Carnelian
Carnelian is a red to orange variety of chalcedony and derives its colour from iron oxides. The mineral has been used for jewellery, signet stones and amulets since ancient times. The colour can range from light orange to deep red, depending on the concentration of iron and the method of heating during or after formation.
Major deposits include India, Brazil, Uruguay and Madagascar. Carnelian forms in volcanic rocks and sedimentary deposits. Its chemical formula is SiOâ‚‚ and it has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale.
Popular varieties include banded carnelian and heated forms that are extra intense in colour, but in terms of structure they remain of the same mineral type.
Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Carnelian
Hand stones
Hand stones are our largest, tumbled and smoothly polished (precious) stones that often sit very well in the hand, which immediately explains the name. Drummed, this size is also called a palm stone or jumbo stone. Often these stones are extra polished or ground after tumbling for a beautiful end result. Despite this consistency, it remains a natural product, so variations in shape, colour and pattern can always occur. This can vary from one type of stone to another.
Generally, handstones have a size between 4 × 3 × 2 cm and 6 × 5 × 3 cm. Almost all our handstones come from Madagascar, where they are carefully selected and processed. The product photos give a good impression of what to expect. Hand stones are sold per 100 gr (1x), with a minimum order of 500 gr (5x).
