This "The Pharoah" Fire Carnelian Small Crystal Pendant Cotton Necklace is composed of captivating carnelian gemstones in an eye-catching reddish-orange hue. Containing quartz, carnelian is mined from Brazil, India, and Uruguay, and ranges from pale to deep red-orange. A renowned "artist's stone," this Carnelian crystal is associated with boosting confidence and amplifying true expression. Additionally, cultures from around the world know Carnelian as a "June stone" or "stone of the sun," and in Russia it is known as the "stone of the heart" for its luck-bringing properties in matters of the heart. Choose your waxed cord and preferred color to craft the perfect piece. Volcanic activity is responsible for the formation of carnelian, one of the few chalcedonies that are found in cooled lava. Geologists assert that the mineral's hues are acquired on the surface of the earth due to the exposure to the sun's rays and air. Carnelian is a type of silicon oxide, and its colors range from scarlet to calm hues of honey. This gemstone also has patches of lighter colors, such as cloudy strips of white-yellow or spots, which are indicative of its natural origin, making it hard to replicate.