Carnelian 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Spinel Agate is one of many

Agate is one of many varieties of banded Chalcedony

A mixture of hydrocarbons

Fuchsite is the green Mica found in this quartz

It is extremely fracture to resistant and has been used for blades and other tools since Neolithic times

Apatite has been labeled the “deceitful stone” due to its close resemblance to other much more valuable gems

Carnelian 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Spinel Agate is one of manyCarnelian 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.