Carnelian
A blood-red to reddish-orange translucent variety of Chalcedony, Carnelian is also occasionally called Cornelian. Its coloration is due to the presence of iron oxide, and it can be uniformly colored or banded. Strongly banded material is known as Carnelian Agate. Carnelian was once thought to still the blood and calm the temper. Conversely, it was also said to give the owner courage in battle, and help timid speakers to be eloquent. Freshly mined carnelian is often placed in the sun to change brown tints to red.


