Carnelian
Reddish brown with partial translucency
Zodiac association with Taurus, Cancer, Leo and Virgo
Solar Plexus, Sacral and Root Chakra stone
Believed to restore vitality, motivation; stimulates creativity and passion
A variety of Chalcedony formed from the intergrowth of quartz and moganite
Prized by the Mughal Dynasty’s Shah Jahan, carnelian is inlaid in the walls of the Taj Mahal and glows like a hot coal when sunlight beams through the stone
Spotted Chalcedony
Appears in a range of color tones including brown, red and cream
Each stone has a unique pattern
Zodiac association with Sagittarius, Cancer, Virgo, Aquarius
Solar Plexus and Sacral Chakra stone
Believed to absorb negative energy and instill feelings of benevolence and generosity
A type of amalgamated stone formed of many different kinds of agate
Named for the city Chalcedon of the Byzantine empire, now called Kadikoy, Turkey
Red Lightning Agate
Mostly red with striking flashes of white, clear, green, orange or mauve
Each stone has a unique pattern
Zodiac association with Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus
Root Chakra stone
Believed to be empowering and boost energy, stamina and vitality
A form of quartz, deriving its red color from trace amounts of iron oxide
Ancient seafarers carried talismans made of red agate beads as protection from high winds, lightning and rough seas