Carnelian
Carnelian was a variety of chalcedony
that had a clear,orange to red to
reddish-brown hue. It was typically cut cabochon and polishedto a
glossy finish, but could also be tumbled to smooth, rounded stones.
Because of itsbright color, it was primarily used for jewelry and
decoration.
A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp.
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