1. NAME
The name
Cornalina derives from the Latin "carneus", which means "made of
meat" and which alludes to its beautiful color.
2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE CARNELIAN
The
Cornalina belongs to the group of the Chalcedonias, members of the
cryptocrystalline quartz. It goes from translucent to opaque and owes its color
range to the strong presence of iron oxide.
3. EXTRACTION OF THE CORNALINA
The variety
of Cornelian quartz can be extracted in Madagascar, Brazil, India and Uruguay.
4. HISTORY OF THE CORNALINA
The
Carnelian is a much loved gem both in the present and in the past. The
Mesopotamian kings were adorned with jewels that showed Carnelian and Napoleon
possessed jewels with this gem. The Carnelian has deep religious and spiritual
connotations: in the Bible there is among the precious stones that adorned the
breastplate of Aaron (Exodus 28: 15-30) and as one of the twelve precious
stones of the foundations of the wall of Jerusalem (Revelation 21). : 19).
Greeks and Romans used it as a gem to engrave in relief and seal rings.
Precious stone also venerated by the Muslims, as it is known as "Mecca
Stone" because of the seal ring of Carnalina carried by Muhammad.
5. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CORNALINA
The color
of the Carnelian makes it special and loved. Its intense orange red shines from
its structure that can be translucent or opaque. The dark red specimens that
reach the brown bear the name of "Sardas".
6. CARE OF THE CARNELIAN
If subjected
to a very intense light source the Carnelian may pale. To protect its sublime
tonality and its quality, it should not be exposed to ultrasonic cleaning. On
the other hand, steam cleaning does not involve any risk.
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