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Synonyms & Similar Words
ruby
garnet
topaz
sapphire
emerald
jade
onyx
opal
turquoise
amethyst
diamond
pearl
peridot
citrine
agate
jasper
malachite
lapis lazuli
aquamarine
tourmaline
zircon
spinel
sunstone
moonstone
alexandrite
benitoite
charoite
dioptase
rhodolite
tanzanite
kunzite
morganite
heliodor
andesine
axinite
eudialyte
serendibite
Meaning of Carnelian
A reddish-brown mineral, typically used as a gemstone.
Definitions
- A brownish-red to orange chalcedony, used as a gemstone.
- * A type of quartz, often used in jewelry and decorative objects.
Etymology of Carnelian
The word "carnelian" comes from the Latin word "carneolus," meaning "flesh-colored," which is derived from "caro," meaning "flesh."
Historically, the term "carnelian" was used to describe a type of chalcedony with a reddish-brown color, and its usage dates back to ancient Rome.
Example Uses
- The carnelian necklace sparkled in the sunlight, its reddish-brown stones complementing the wearer's skin tone.
- * The ancient Egyptians prized carnelian for its vibrant color and used it extensively in their jewelry and decorative arts.