{"product_id":"carnelian-6-sided-pendulum","title":"Carnelian 6 Sided Pendulum with Clear Quartz Holding Bead","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian 6 Sided Pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is crafted from natural Carnelian and polished into a classic six-sided faceted point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum is suspended from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finished with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a comfortable point from which to hold the pendulum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian is an orange to reddish-brown variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalcedony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a microcrystalline form of Quartz. Its distinctive warm colouration is associated with iron compounds within the material and can range from translucent pale orange and rich burnt orange through to deeper red and brownish tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the large visible crystals associated with materials such as Clear Quartz or Amethyst, the Quartz crystals within Chalcedony are microscopic. This extremely fine structure contributes to Carnelian's smooth appearance and makes it particularly suitable for polishing and carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian has been valued as an ornamental and gemstone material for thousands of years, with archaeological examples demonstrating its use for beads, seals, jewellery and carved objects across several ancient cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variations in colour, translucency, inclusions and pattern make every Carnelian pendulum individually distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for mineral and crystal collectors, traditional dowsing practices, decorative collections or as a distinctive gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Material Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnelian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chalcedony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silicon dioxide (SiO₂)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Microcrystalline Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange, red-orange, reddish-brown and brownish-orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iron compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.5–7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendulum Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 sided faceted point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolding Bead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round Clear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalcedony group of microcrystalline Quartz materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than forming the large individual crystals familiar in Rock Crystal or Amethyst, Chalcedony consists of extremely fine intergrowths of silica minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian's characteristic orange, red and brownish colouration is associated primarily with iron compounds dispersed through the material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of durability, colour and ability to take a high polish has contributed to Carnelian's extensive use as an ornamental material throughout human history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Carnelian a Type of Quartz?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian is a variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalcedony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which belongs to the wider Quartz family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe important difference is crystal size. Clear Quartz contains crystals that can develop into large visible forms, whereas the crystalline structure within Chalcedony is microscopic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian is therefore correctly associated with Quartz while having a noticeably different appearance from transparent Rock Crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Gives Carnelian Its Orange Colour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian's characteristic orange, red-orange and reddish-brown colours are associated primarily with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiron compounds within the Chalcedony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferences in the concentration and oxidation state of iron contribute to the considerable natural variation seen between individual pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a result, one Carnelian pendulum may appear bright orange and translucent while another may display deeper red, brown or more opaque areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Carnelian the Same as Red Agate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian and Red Agate are closely related Chalcedony materials, but the names are not necessarily interchangeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is generally characterised by relatively uniform orange to reddish-brown colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also Chalcedony but is typically distinguished by visible banding, zoning or patterned layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome commercial material can display characteristics of both, which has resulted in overlapping trade terminology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Historical Use of Carnelian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian has a remarkably long history as an ornamental stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts durability, warm colour and ability to take a fine polish made it suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeads, jewellery, seals, amulets and carved objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the ancient world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples of worked Carnelian have been discovered at archaeological sites associated with ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley and other early cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts long history makes Carnelian interesting not only as a geological material but also as an example of humanity's relationship with naturally occurring decorative stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin contemporary crystal traditions, Carnelian is commonly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreativity, confidence, motivation, enthusiasm and personal expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts warm orange and red colouration has also contributed to modern symbolic associations with vitality, ambition and action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese associations form part of contemporary crystal traditions and personal spiritual practices and are not scientifically established properties of Carnelian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakra Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacral Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar Plexus Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin contemporary crystal traditions, Carnelian is commonly associated with the Fire element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional crystal pairings for Carnelian include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Tiger’s Eye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Jasper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pairings reflect contemporary crystal traditions and personal practices rather than scientifically established effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Carnelian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalcedony variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocrystalline Quartz material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural orange to reddish-brown colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix-sided faceted pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum displays individual natural characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandomly selected from our collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian is a natural Chalcedony material, so colour, translucency, pattern, inclusions and internal 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