Locale — Africa

About this Particular Crystal

This vintage raw carnelian comes from an old collection and carries the warm, sunlit glow the stone is known for. Its surface shows a naturally weathered texture, a reminder of its time as a kept specimen rather than a freshly mined piece. The rich orange-red body color is accented by subtle variations that shift with the light, giving it both depth and character. Originating from Africa, this piece connects to a land long associated with powerful stones and vibrant earth energies, making it a striking example of carnelian’s enduring vitality.
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The Matchstick

CHAKRA: Sacral
ENERGY: Activating, Igniting, Motivating, Purifying
FOCUS: Lights the spark of creative drive from a dormant state and channels it into clear, inspired action. Reengage with purpose, make decisive moves, and begin.
USE WHEN: You feel low energy, unproductive, unsure, confused, creatively blocked, unmotivated, unfocused, or scattered.
STONE PAIRINGS: Pyrite, Rutilated Quartz, Citrine, Topaz

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About this Mineral: Carnelian

Carnelian is a stone of ignition. It reinvigorates your vital energy and channels it into inspired, decisive movement. Aligned with the sacral chakra, the center of creation, pleasure, and birth, carnelian brings warmth and momentum where there has been fatigue, hesitation, or uncertainty.

It purifies stagnant energy and clears blocks that dull your inner spark, helping to restore the natural rhythm of flow. This makes it especially helpful during times of energetic depletion, creative standstills, or transitional periods when direction feels unclear.

Carnelian also supports the body’s generative power. It encourages the healthy circulation of life-force energy and helps you reconnect with your embodied desire so you can bring it into form. It is a powerful ally for reawakening your drive, passion, and willingness to move forward.

Reach for carnelian when you are ready to take the leap from idea into action, from intention into momentum, from spark into creation.

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Details

• Size: 1.375” x 0.375” x 0.75”

• Weight: 34.8 grams