Carnelian

Colours: Red, Orange, Pink, Brown
Crystal System:Trigonal
Rarity: Common
Source: Czech Republic, India, Britain, Slovakia, Peru, Iceland, Romania
Energy: Projective
Planet: Sun
Elements: Fire
Deities: Murugan
Mineralogy: Chalcedony that contains iron.
Spiritual Uses: Promotes steadfastness and courage.
Emotional Uses: Lifts the emotions.
Physical Uses: Stimulates absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Folklore: Left as tomb offerings in Egypt. Carnelian was used widely during Roman times 2,000 years before the present era to make signet or seal rings for imprinting a seal with wax on correspondence or other important documents. Hot wax does not stick to Carnelian.
Magical Properties: Protection, peace, healing, courage, sexual energy.