Noun
A variety of chalcedony, of a clear, deep red, flesh red, or reddish white color. It is moderately hard, capable of a good polish, and often used for seals.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAgate is a frequent material, especially carnelian or banded agate like sardonyx ; the banding makes the impression contrast with the ground. Source: Internet
Eight other graves contained grave goods, including beads made of shell, carnelian and obsidian. Source: Internet
The earliest known Ugarit contact with Egypt (and the first exact dating of Ugaritic civilization) comes from a carnelian bead identified with the Middle Kingdom pharaoh Senusret I, 1971 BC–1926 BC. Source: Internet
Section 12 of the translation of Weilue - a 3rd-century Chinese text by John Hill under "carnelian" and note 12.12 (17)A. Source: Internet
Hot wax does not stick to carnelian. Source: Internet
Necklace with gold beads and carnelian beads, Cypriot artwork with Mycenaean inspiration, ca. 1400–1200 BC. Source: Internet