{"product_id":"agate-carnelian-bookends","title":"Agate (Carnelian) Bookends","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003estriking pair of Agate (Carnelian) bookends, combining warm orange, red and earthy tones with the natural banding and patterning that makes Agate so distinctive. Each side reveals its own unique internal structure, giving the pair plenty of character while still working beautifully together.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as being decorative, these bookends are a practical way to bring natural stone into the home, making them ideal for bookshelves, desks, spiritual spaces or crystal displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgate is a finely banded variety of Chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline form of Quartz composed primarily of silicon dioxide. Carnelian is the orange to reddish variety of Chalcedony, with its warm colour typically caused by iron oxides within the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgates commonly form when silica-rich fluids fill cavities within volcanic rock. Over long periods, repeated mineral deposition creates the characteristic layers, bands and colour variations seen within the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgate has a Mohs hardness of approximately 6.5–7, making it relatively durable and well suited to decorative pieces such as bookends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnelian is just a different term for Red Agate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual \u0026amp; Magical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin spiritual and magical practice, Agate (Carnelian) is associated with confidence, creativity, motivation, vitality and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnelian is often used in workings centred on courage, personal power and taking action, while Agate is traditionally connected with stability, balance and protection. Together, these qualities make the stone especially suited to creative spaces, work areas and places where focus and momentum are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagically, Agate (Carnelian) can be used in rituals involving confidence, success, inspiration and manifestation. Its warm, fiery colouring also makes it a popular choice for energising altars and encouraging a stronger connection with personal drive and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrespondences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire \u0026amp; Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar Sign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aries, Leo, Virgo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacral \u0026amp; Root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mars \u0026amp; Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength \/ Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs this is a natural crystal, variations in colour, banding, inclusions and surface characteristics are part of its individual geological formation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Self","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56140790759746,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/0856\/5314\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4c25908e-93b6-45fd-85de-d0ad3ae7908e.jpg?v=1788998399","url":"https:\/\/hiddenselfcrystals.co.uk\/products\/agate-carnelian-bookends","provider":"Hidden Self","version":"1.0","type":"link"}