Carnelian can range in colour from red to orange and the colour is caused by iron oxide. Carnelian is a type of chalcedony and is usually solid in colour, however it can have a banded appearance and then it would be classed as an agate. Both chalcedony & agate belong to the Quartz mineral family. Carnelian is usually associated with the sacral chakra, although it also has qualities which work well with the base and solar plexus. Carnelian helps with strength, courage and conf
