Locations of Carnelian mines and sources and descriptions of samples from each.
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Carnelian is a form of Chalcedony, which is the microcrystalline form of Quartz (Silicon Dioxide). Because Quartz is the most common crystal on Earth, deposits of Carnelian are found throughout the world. The most famous sites are in India, Brazil, Uruguay and Japan. The Deposits are usually found in the lower temperature and lower pressure zones near the Earth’s surface. It is also the national gemstone for Norway-Sweden.
In the United States, deposits are located in Texas, MD, Florida Colorado and North Carolina. Descriptions of American Carnelian, Texas Carnelian, Maryland Carnelian, North Carolina, Indian Carnelian, Brazilian Carnelian, Uruguayan and Japanese Carnelian will be coming soon to JewelrySupplier.com.
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