Carnelian Druzy Egg | Model 4

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Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony, part of the quartz family, with a microcrystalline structure. Its characteristic shades range from orange and brick red to reddish-brown tones, the color being mainly associated with the presence of iron compounds in the mineral's structure.

What makes this piece special are the druzy cavities preserved inside the mineral. These areas are covered with numerous very small quartz crystals, formed in the spaces left empty in the rock. Seen in light, the microcrystals create a fine and shiny surface, which contrasts with the polished appearance of the carnelian.

Specimens from Madagascar they are appreciated for the variety of natural designs, the alternation of translucent and opaque areas and the combinations of orange, reddish, white and darker tones. Bands, small cavities, differences in transparency and visible inclusions are not imperfections, but part of the mineral's natural structure.

The egg shape allows these variations to be observed very beautifully: the polished surface highlights the depth of the carnelian color, while the druzy area preserves some of the piece's natural crystalline architecture.

Mineral: Natural carnelian with quartz druzy
Mineral family: Chalcedony / Quartz
Composition: SiO₂
Hardness: about 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale
Origin: Madagascar
Form: Egg, sanded and polished
Particularity: Natural cavities with druzy microcrystals

Being a product made of natural mineral, each piece is unique. Shades, bands, color distribution, cavities and druzy formations differ from specimen to specimen.

The product is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, which confirms the natural character of the mineral.