Carnelian known as a stone of motivation and endurance, leadership and courage, Carnelians have protected and inspired throughout history. A glassy, translucent stone, Carnelian is an orange-coloured variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. The ancient Egyptians called Carnelian “the setting sun." Relates to the 1st base chakra and works well with Caners, Leos, Scorpio and Taurus.