Carnelian 6x8-9mm Irregular Rice Bead with Round Bead Spacers - 15-16 Inch hps_427 White African Opal

White African Opal

An iron oxide-hydroxide mineral

The Lone Mountain turquoise mine was rediscovered in 1920 by Lee Hand

the only site where it can be found

decays and is exposed to mineral to rich water

Carnelian 6x8-9mm Irregular Rice Bead with Round Bead Spacers - 15-16 Inch hps_427 White African OpalCarnelian is a glassy, translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it the setting sun. Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone. Ancient warriors wore Carnelian for courage and power, and it has been used throughout history for various purposes, including to ward off illness and the Plague.