New Zealand Polished Carnelian Pendant

USD $25.00

SKU: J2261

This New Zealand Carnelian Pendant is rich in color and has beautiful translucency showcasing awesome patterns inside!! This pendant comes with an adjustable waxed nylon cord.

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Weight – 0.33 oz’s – 9.4 gm’s

Dimensions – 1.557″ x 1.463″ long/wide (3.954 x 3.717 cm’s)

Country of Origin – Whitianga, New Zealand

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Carnelian Origins & Background

Carnelian is a vibrant orange to reddish-orange variety of Chalcedony Quartz, prized since antiquity for its warm color, vitality, and unmistakable presence. It has been used for thousands of years in seals, amulets, jewelry, and talismans across Egyptian, Roman, Greek, and Middle Eastern cultures.

True natural Carnelian is comparatively rare. Historically, it was valued not only for its beauty but also for its perceived ability to strengthen courage, life force, and creative power. Ancient warriors often carried Carnelian into battle, believing it enhanced bravery and resolve.

Notable natural sources of genuine Carnelian include Madagascar, India, and New Zealand. New Zealand Carnelian, in particular, is something of a standout — deeply saturated, honest in character, and very transucent.

Important note: Over 90% of “Carnelian” commonly sold in crystal shops worldwide is actually heat-treated Agate, most often from Brazil. While heat-treated Agate can be beautiful in its own right, it is geologically and energetically distinct from true Carnelian. At Majestic Quartz, Carnelian is carefully selected and accurately represented — no heat-treated Agate passed off as the real thing.

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Carnelian Geological Information

Carnelian is a microcrystalline form of Quartz (Silicon Dioxide – SiO₂) belonging to the Chalcedony family. Its characteristic orange to red coloration is caused by finely dispersed iron oxide within the silica structure.

Unlike heat-treated Agate, natural Carnelian develops its color during formation rather than through artificial enhancement. This natural coloration is often more subtle, layered, and internally complex than its heated counterparts.

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Chalcedony (Carnelian variety)
Chemical Formula SiO₂
Crystal System Trigonal (microcrystalline)
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 6.5 – 7
Luster Waxy to vitreous
Transparency Translucent to opaque
Fracture Conchoidal
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Carnelian Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

☀️ Sunlight:
Natural Carnelian is stable in light and suitable for display in ambient conditions.

🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe. Clean using lukewarm water and a soft cloth or brush. Avoid harsh chemicals.

✋ Handling:
Durable enough for regular handling, but polished surfaces should be protected from sharp impact.

📦 Storage:
Store separately from harder stones to preserve polish and surface integrity.

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Carnelian Metaphysical Properties

Carnelian is a powerful stone of courage, vitality, and creative force. It strengthens willpower, boosts drive, and helps overcome procrastination — making it a natural ally when working on large projects or navigating major life changes.

This crystal is highly fertile in the birthing of new ideas. It supports inspiration that is not only imaginative, but practical and actionable. Carnelian helps move concepts out of the mind and into physical reality.

Carnelian has a strong focus on blood — both energetically cleansing and energizing it. By amplifying life-force energy within the blood, it promotes stamina, resilience, and sustained momentum. For this reason, Carnelian is often considered a powerful manifestation stone when paired with clear intention and action.

Known as the “Mother Stone”, Carnelian works within the creative center. It nurtures, soothes, and stabilizes, making it especially supportive during a woman’s moon time, easing discomfort and calming emotional fluctuations.

Practical & Body-Based Uses

Carnelian is excellent for overnight energetic work. Taping a piece to the inside of the wrist allows blood to pass the stone repeatedly during sleep, symbolically “supercharging” the system while the body rests.

It is also traditionally used to support respiratory vitality. For asthmatics, gently holding or lightly sucking on a small tumbled Carnelian (without chewing) has been used as a calming and grounding technique.

Carnelian Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Carnelian pairs beautifully with stones that enhance creativity, grounding, and manifestation.

It works particularly well with
Clear Quartz
for amplification and clarity,
Smoky Quartz
for grounding and endurance,
and
Green Aventurine
to balance action with growth and opportunity.

Carnelian also synergizes strongly with Bloodstone for vitality and courage, and Red Jasper for sustained physical and emotional strength.

Summary

Do you have a large project coming up and need to think outside the square while maintaining momentum and confidence? Carnelian is the stone for you. It supports creativity, courage, manifestation, and reproductive vitality — from conception through to birthing ideas, projects, and new paths in life.

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