Carnelian 32-36mm Elephant beads handmade (ETB00894)

Carnelian Elephant beads 32-36mm (ETB00894)
Size: 32x22.5x1 - 33x25.5x6.5 mm
- this is only an approximate, the size varies slightly.
Length: 15.5 inches (13pcs per string)
Finishing: Polished

{ D e s c r i p t i o n }
Carnelian (also spelled cornelian) is a brownish-red mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker (the difference is not rigidly defined, and the two names are often used interchangeably). Both carnelian and sard are varieties of the silica mineral chalcedony colored by impurities of iron oxide. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration. It is most commonly found in Brazil, India, Siberia, and Germany.