Glowing warmth radiates from the matte carnelian 6mm round beads from Dakota Stones. Available by the strand, these beads feature a perfectly round shape and a versatile size, alive with soft red color and hints of orange. These beads feature the perfect size for necklaces, bracelets and even earrings. Carnelian is a translucent chalcedony or an A-grade agate that receives its beautiful red tints from iron oxides. Most deep red carnelian is heat treated to darken the material evenly; these have been sandblasted to give them a matte finish. Carnelian is also known as the Mecca stone and natural agate. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5. Metaphysical Properties: Often known as a motivation stone, carnelian is used for physical training and balancing body energy levels.
Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead. Carnelian is heat-treated to have a consistent color across the bead and strand. The color is very consistent. Each strand includes approximately 34 beads.
