Carnelian is a member of the Chalcedony family. Carnelian is the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Virgo. It is also sometimes called Cornelian. Carnelian can range in colour from reddish orange to brownish, yellow, red, or pink. Stones can be faintly banded, or uniform in colour. Carnelian rates a 6.5 on the hardness scale, and is transparent to sub translucent. carnelian rings are worn to eliminate bad tempers, hatred, jealousy and anger. Carnelian was also worn to prevent skin diseases, insanity, nosebleeds and blood diseases. It is also believed to be able to stop nightmare.

• Color: reddish orange to brownish, yellow, red, or pink
• Birth stone: August
• Chakra: Base and Sacral Chakras
• Number: Vibrates to 5 & 6
• Planet: Mars
• Zodiac: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Leo
• Elements: Fire
• Finger: Ring