Carnelian – Natural, Other, Orange
Some gem species, like agate, can vary in transparency from opaque to highly translucent. This stunning piece of carnelian, or "sardolith," displays the full range. Photo by Fermion. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
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Credit: Fermion
| Gemstone | Quartz, Chalcedony, Carnelian |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Other |
| Color | Orange |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Multi-color | more_than_3_colors |