carnelian

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Carnelian is a reddish gemstone. It is a variety of chalcedony, a type of quartz.It varies from semi-opaque to translucent, and it can be various shades of red or amber. When it is variegated or banded (meaning the stone shows stripes of white), it is sometimes called agate.Carnelian is sometimes spelled cornelian (its original spelling), though this is now much less common.Carnelian is considered a semiprecious gemstone, which is a label applied to gemstones that have a lesser value than those deemed precious. However, carnelian is not commonly seen in fine jewelry and can be quite inexpensive. Carnelian is typically formed into a shape known as a cabochon, which is polished but not cut into facets. These are often used as beads in necklaces and bracelets.Carnelian is one of the traditional birthstones for the month of August (though in the UK it is considered one of the birthstones for the month of July).The word carnelian can also refer to a color—a shade of dark reddish-brown, like that of the gemstone.Example: The ancient pendant was made from a striking piece of banded carnelian.