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Carnelian

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Carnelian

Cookes Range, Luna Co., New Mexico, USA
Carnelian

Libombos, Maputo Province, Mozambique
Carnelian

Joseph City, Holbrook District, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA
Carnelian

Cookes Range, Luna Co., New Mexico, USA
Carnelian

Cookes Range, Luna Co., New Mexico, USA
Carnelian

Libombos, Maputo Province, Mozambique
Carnelian

Joseph City, Holbrook District, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA
Carnelian

Cookes Range, Luna Co., New Mexico, USA
Carnelian

Cookes Range, Luna Co., New Mexico, USA
Carnelian

Libombos, Maputo Province, Mozambique
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About CarnelianHide

A variety of Chalcedony

A reddish variety of Chalcedony.

Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Carnelian.


Synonyms of CarnelianHide

Other Language Names for CarnelianHide

Finnish:Karneoli
French:Cornaline
Italian:Corniola
Latvian:Karneols
Polish:Karneol
Portuguese:Cornalina
Slovak:Karneol
Turkish:akik

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Quartz27 photos of Carnelian associated with Quartz on mindat.org.
Agate26 photos of Carnelian associated with Agate on mindat.org.
Chalcedony22 photos of Carnelian associated with Chalcedony on mindat.org.
Calcite8 photos of Carnelian associated with Calcite on mindat.org.
Aragonite5 photos of Carnelian associated with Aragonite on mindat.org.
Petrified Wood2 photos of Carnelian associated with Petrified Wood on mindat.org.
Opal2 photos of Carnelian associated with Opal on mindat.org.
Fluorite2 photos of Carnelian associated with Fluorite on mindat.org.
Baryte2 photos of Carnelian associated with Baryte on mindat.org.
Onyx2 photos of Carnelian associated with Onyx on mindat.org.

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for CarnelianHide

Localities for CarnelianHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (eg from pseudomorphs.)

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Cumberland Co.
      • Otford
Keith Compton personal collection
  • Tasmania
    • Hobart city
Bottrill & Baker (in prep) Catalogue of minerals of Tasmania
    • Southern Midlands municipality
      • Bagdad
McDougall, I. (1959). The geology of the Pontville-Dromedary area, Tasmania. In Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania (Vol. 93, pp. 59-70).
  • Victoria
    • Cardinia Shire
Birch, W. D. and Henry, D. A. (1997): Gem Minerals of Victoria
  • Western Australia
    • East Pilbara Shire
      • Marble Bar
Fetherston, J., Stocklmayer, S., Stocklmayer, V. (2013): Gemstones of WA, Geological Survey of WA
Fetherston, J., Stocklmayer, S., Stocklmayer, V. (2013): Gemstones of WA, Geological Survey of WA
Fetherston, J., Stocklmayer, S., Stocklmayer, V. (2013): Gemstones of WA, Geological Survey of WA
    • Meekatharra Shire
      • Bulloo Downs Station
Gemstones of Western Australia; Dept of Minerals and Energy; Western Australian State Government; Perth, 1994; http://www.kumarina.com/projects-Ilgarari.php; The West Australian newspaper, The Mining Industry. Northern Fields. Inspectors Report, 15/02/1929;
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Karawanken
      • Feistritz im Rosental
G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
      • Ferlach
        • Waidisch
G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
  • Salzburg
    • Saalfelden
      • Leogang
        • Hütten
          • Schwarzleograben
            • Schwarzleo District
R.Poeverlein (2016)
Botswana
USGS (2011) Minerals Yearbook - Botswana
Brazil
 
  • Paraná
    • Foz do Iguaçu
Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959)
Bulgaria
 
  • Burgas Oblast (Bourgas Oblast)
    • Pomorie Obshtina
Marcus Voigt Collection
Canada
 
  • Ontario
    • Thunder Bay District
Traill, R. J. (1980) Catalog of Canadian Minerals: Revised 1980. Geological Survey of Canada Paper 80-18.
  • Québec
    • Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
      • La Haute-Gaspésie RCM
Frédéric Messier Leroux (2005 Field Observations)
China
 
  • Xinjiang Autonomous Region
    • Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Xinyuan Co. (Künes Co.)
        • Awulale Fe ore field
Jiangping Mo, Mingyang Huang, Longfang Qin and Handi Lu (1997): Geology and Prospecting 33(4), 7-12
Czech Republic
 
  • Liberec Region
    • Kozákov (Kosakow)
Duda, Rejl, Slivka: "Mineralien", 1991
    • Lomnice nad Popelkou (Lomnitz an der Popelka)
Pauliš, P.: Nejzajímavější mineralogická naleziště Čech II. Kutná Hora: Kuttna, 2003, s. 49-50.
  • Ústí Region
    • Chomutov (Komotau)
Dr. Fengl
Egypt
 
  • Aswan Governorate (Assuan Governorate)
    • Tushka
H. A. Gilg (2012) Ancient Gems: Egyptian Amethyst in Amethyst: Uncommon Vintage (2012) No. 16 Lithographie. Denver pp22-25
France
 
  • Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    • Haute-Saône
      • Faucogney-et-la-Mer
        • Esmoulières
          • Saphoz
Wittern, Journée: "Mineralien finden in den Vogesen", von Loga (Cologne), 1997
  • Brittany
    • Côtes-d'Armor
      • Paimpol
Chauris, L. (2014) Minéraux de Bretagne, Les Editions du Piat, 108.
  • Grand Est
    • Bas-Rhin
      • Bruche valley (Breuch valley)
        • Schirmeck
J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Lauch Valley
        • Lautenbach
J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
      • Ribeauvillé
        • Bergheim
J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
    • Vosges
      • Gérardmer
J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
      • La Bresse
J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Black Forest
      • Baden-Baden
        • Iberg
S. Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
        • Leisberg
S. Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
      • Calw
Walenta, K. (1992): "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich).
      • Freiburg im Breisgau
Osann, Alfred (1927). Die Mineralien Badens. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsb., Stgt.
Natural History Museum Vienna collection
      • Sulzburg
Lapis 1980(3), 26-27
      • Waldshut
        • Detzeln
Hess, E., Graeser, S. & Gabriel, W. (2011): Das Porphyrwerk Detzeln im Steinatal und seine Mineralien. Lapis 36 (4), 25-35; 54.
        • Görwihl
          • Unteralpfen
Lapis 1985(1), 20
      • Wolfach
        • Oberwolfach
          • Rankach valley
Kaiser, H. (1984): Die Grube Clara zu Wolfach im Schwarzwald. Verlag Karl Schillinger, Freiburg im Breisgau, 102 pp. (in German)
    • Odenwald
      • Heiligkreuzsteinach
        • Lampenhain
Nickel, E., and Fettel, M. (1985): Odenwald. Sammlung geologischer Führer Vol. 65, 2nd ed., Bornträger (Berlin, Stuttgart), 231 pp.
      • Schriesheim
Nickel, E., and Fettel, M. (1985): Odenwald. Sammlung geologischer Führer Vol. 65, 2nd ed., Bornträger (Berlin, Stuttgart), 231 pp.
  • Bavaria
    • Franconia
      • Fichtelgebirge
        • Wunsiedel
          • Schönbrunn
F. Müller: "Bayerns steinreiche Ecke", 2nd. ed. (1984), pp. 59-62
      • Franconian Forest
        • Kronach
Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", 1990
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Weiherhammer
        • Kaltenbrunn
Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", 1990
  • Hesse
    • Main valley
      • Hanau
S. Weiss: Mineralfundstellen Deutschland West, Weise (Munich), 1990
    • Odenwald
      • Roßdorf
S. Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Palatinate
      • Annweiler am Trifels
        • Waldhambach
Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", 1990
  • Saarland
    • Saar coal mining area
      • Saarbrücken
        • Fechingen
H. Schneider: "Saarland", Sammlung geologischer Führer, Vol. 84, Borntraeger (Berlin, Stuttgart), 1991
  • Saxony
    • Glauchau
H. Vollstädt, R. Baumgärtel: "Einheimische Edelsteine", 2nd. ed., Steinkopff (Dresden), 1977
  • Thuringia
    • Saalfeld
Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001
Hungary
 
  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Co.
    • Zemplén Mts (Tokaj Mts)
      • Legyesbénye
Szakáll: Top.Min. Hun.
      • Monok
Szakáll: Topographia Mineralogica Hungariae III.
India
 
  • Gujarat
    • Bharuch District
      • Bharuch
Fulljames, G. “A Visit. December, 1832, to the Carnelian Mines, situated in the Rajpeepta Hills, to the Eastward of Broach” Transactions, Bombay Geographical Society Vol. 2 p. 74
    • Zaghadia (Jhagadia)
Richard M. Pearl: "Minerals of India", Mineral Digest, vol. 2.
Indonesia
 
  • Java (Jawa)
    • Jawa Timur Province (East Java Province)
      • Pacitan
karel Bal Collection
Japan
 
  • Hokkaido
    • Oshima peninsula
      • Hiyama Subprefecture
Michael Meder collection
Madagascar
 
  • Mahajanga Province (Majunga)
    • Boeny Region
      • Ambato-Boeni District
        • Manerinerina Commune
Specimens in the collection of Rock Currier
Mozambique
 
  • Maputo Province
Martins da Pedra collection & photo
Namibia
 
  • Kunene Region
    • Opuwo District
Cairncross, B. and McCarthy, T.S. (2015). Understanding Minerals and Crystals, Struik Nature, Penguin Random House, South Africa, 312 pages
New Zealand
 
  • South Island
    • Otago Region
      • Waitaki District
        • Moeraki
https://sites.google.com/site/theotagorockandmineralclub/field-trips/fossicking-sites/nimmo-s-swamp---
Peru
 
  • Huancavelica Department
    • Huancavelica Province
      • Ascencion District
        • Yauricocha Parish
J.Hyrsl (2012) Gemstones of Peru, p. 40
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie)
Collection of Museum of Univeristy of Wroclaw
Portugal
 
  • Lisbon District
    • Sintra
      • Belas
Martins de Pedra
Romania
 
  • Hunedoara Co.
Primics, G. (1886): Das Vorkommen der derben Quarzvarietäten bei Tekerő. Földtani Közlöny, 16, 347-353.
  • Maramureș Co.
    • Șișești Commune
      • Șurdești village
Jude Radu (2010). An overview of the Oaș and Gutâi Neogene Metallogenetic District. Romanian Journal of Mineral Deposits, Mineral Resources of Carpathians area. 10th-12th September 2010, Baia Mare, Romania. vol 84, p.94-95
Russia
 
  • Northern Region
    • Karelia Republic
      • Ladoga Region
        • Pitkyaranta District (Pitkäranta District)
          • Salmi
Polekhovsky, Y.S., and Punin, Y.O. (2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(7), 642-646.
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Štiavnica Co.
    • Žiar nad Hronom Co.
Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
Ďuďa R., 1993 : Die mineralien der Gold und Silber - lagersttäte von Kremnitz ( Kremnica) in der Slowakei. Mineralien Welt /Haltern,Nemecko/,5, s. 20 - 32
Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo Province
    • Vhembe District
Cairncross, B., and Dixon, R., (1995) Minerals of South Africa. The Geological Society of South Africa, Linden 2014, RSA
  • North West Province
    • Ngaka Modiri Molema District
Minerals of South Africa
  • Northern Cape Province
    • Francis Baard District
Minerals of South Africa
    • Pixley ka Seme District
Minerals of South Africa
Minerals of South Africa
Sri Lanka
 
  • Sabaragamuwa Province
    • Ratnapura District
Switzerland
 
  • Jura
    • Bassecourt
Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf (Basel), p. 106.
    • Delémont (Delsberg)
      • Courfaivre
Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf (Basel), p. 106.
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Porthleven
Hogg, T. (1825): A Manual of Mineralogy. Polyblank Publishers (London), p. 194
      • St Just
        • Botallack
          • Botallack Mine
Rocks & Min.: 60(1):24.
  • Scotland
    • Angus
      • Montrose
        • Usan
    • Fife
Ukraine
 
  • Crimea Oblast'
    • Crimea peninsula
Volodymyr Manyuk (2008) The Problem Of Creation Of Network National Geoparks In Ukraine. in Proceeding 33 th International Geological Congress
USA
 
  • Alabama
    • Blount Co.
Mineralogy of Alabama Geol Surv Ala. Bull 120
  • Arizona
Getsinger, F. 1961 Agate in Arizona: Lapidary Journal, v. 15, no. 3, p. 316-318.
    • Navajo Co.
      • Holbrook District
P Cristofono collection
    • Pima Co.
      • Empire Mts
        • Empire District
Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 348.
  • California
Pelletier, 1962. Mineral Species & Localities of Marin County
Elder, W. P. (2001). Geology of the Golden Gate Headlands. Geology and Natural History of the San Francisco Bay Area: A Field-trip Guidebook. US Geological Survey Bulletin, 2188.
    • San Luis Obispo Co.
  • Colorado
    • Douglas Co.
Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel
    • Elbert Co.
Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel
    • Grand Co.
Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel
    • Jefferson Co.
Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel
    • Mineral Co.
Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel
  • Connecticut
    • Fairfield Co.
Januzzi, Ronald E. (1976): Mineral Localities of Connecticut and Southeastern New York State. The Mineralogical Press, Danbury.
    • Litchfield Co.
Harold Moritz collection
      • Torrington
Shepard, Charles U. (1837), A Report on the Geological Survey of Connecticut. Hamlen, New Haven.
    • New Haven Co.
Samuel Robinson (1825) A Catalogue of American Minerals, with their localities. Boston
  • Florida
    • Hillsborough Co.
      • Tampa
        • Tampa Bay
Zeitner (1968) Appalachian Gem Trails
Gems and Minerals of America- Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
  • Georgia
Gems and Minerals of America- Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
  • Iowa
R&M 77:6 pp 404-413
    • Henry Co.
R&M 77:6 pp 404-413
Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
  • Louisiana
    • Bienville Parish
Ref: Earth Treasures Vol 4, Allan W. Eckert, 1987
    • East Baton Rouge Parish
Earth Treasures Vol 4, Allan W. Eckert, 1987
    • East Feliciana Parish
Earth Treasures Vol 4, Allan W. Eckert, 1987
    • Evangeline Parish
Earth Treasures Vol 4, Allan W. Eckert, 1987
Ransom, 1974. Gems and Minerals of America
Jay Ellis Ransom,1974, Gems and Minerals of America
  • Maine
Jackson, Charles, 1838, Second Annual Maine Geological Survey.
    • Washington Co.
      • Perry
Morrill and Hinckley, 1959. Maine Mines and Minerals vol.2
Morrill & Hinckley, 1959. Maine Mines & Mineral Localities, Vol. 2.
  • Massachusetts
    • Franklin Co.
Hitchcock, Edward (1858): Catalogue [of the collection of rocks, minerals, and fossils in the state collection] in Annual report of the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture, Volume 6 (Boston: Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, 1859)
  • Michigan
Gems and Minerals of America- Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
      • Lake Superior
Mineralogy of Michigan (2004) Heinrich & Robinson
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
    • Humboldt Co.
      • Virgin Valley
Christopher Wentzell
  • New Jersey
Gems and Minerals of America - Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
Gems and Minerals of America -Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
    • Somerset Co.
      • Warren Township
Collected- David S. Bernstein, 2011
Speiser, Robert (1978), A Quest for New Jersey Minerals. (privately published).
Ransom, Jay Ellis (1974) Gems and Minerals of America pg.424
    • Union Co.
Blyskal, Stephen C. (2013), private communication to Mindat file No. 175647.
  • New Mexico
    • Cibola Co.
Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
    • Luna Co.
P Cristofono collection
  • North Carolina
Gems and Minerals of America-Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
Ransom,Jay Ellis,1974,Gems And Minerals Of America
Gems and Minerals of America-Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
Gems and Minerals of America- Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
Gems and Minerals of America-Jay Ellis Ranson-1974
Zeitner,J.C.,1968,Appalachian mineral and gem trails,Lapidary Journal
Gems and Minerals of America -Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
  • Ohio
Gems and Minerals of America- Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
Gems and Minerals of America- Jay Ellis Ransom-1974
  • Oregon
    • Lane Co.
      • Lookout Point prospects
Ariel S Wall
    • Linn Co.
      • Chandler Mountain
Ariel Duplant
  • Pennsylvania
    • Lancaster Co.
      • State Line Chromite District
        • Fulton Township
Mineralogy of Pennsylvania-1922; Samuel S. Gordon, pg. 204
  • Rhode Island
    • Kent Co.
Gems and Minerals of America - Jay Ellis Ransom-1974; Samuel Robinson (1825) A Catalogue of American Minerals, with their localities. Boston
    • Newport Co.
Miller, 1972. Minerals of Rhode Island.
  • South Dakota
    • Jackson Co.
SDSMT Bull 18 Roberts and Rapp "Mineralogy of the Black Hills"
Jay Ellis Ransom, 1974, Gems and Minerals of America
  • Tennessee
    • Bedford Co.
Travis A. Paris (2011) Tennessee Mineral Locality Index. Rocks & Minerals 86:300-328
    • Coffee Co.
LapJourn. 16(11):1012
  • Texas
    • Brewster Co.
      • Alpine
www.austingemandmineral.org
http://www.omsinc.org/archives/Ore-cutts_Jan04.pdf
Ransom, Jay Ellis (1974 ) Gems and Minerals of America :pg 544
  • Utah
    • Grand Co.
Bixby Catalog of Utah Minerals 1902
    • Juab Co.
      • Thomas Range
UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
  • Washington
    • Cowlitz Co.
Bruce Kelley Collection
    • Klickitat Co.
      • Warwick
Dake, 1956. NW Gem Trails, 2nd ed.
    • Lewis Co.
      • Logan Hill
      • Toledo
  • West Virginia
West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey
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