Carnelian

Hardness: 6.5 to 7   Water-safe: yes

Associations

Courage, drive, creativity, and vitality. A warm, orange-red stone traditionally tied to the sun and to fire.

Common uses

• Carried before a performance, presentation, or hard conversation
• On the desk while starting a creative project
• Added to courage spells with thyme or a red candle

Care

Cleanse with sunlight, smoke, or moonlight.

Metaphysical properties are traditional and modern folk associations, not scientific claims.