Which planet is Carnelian associated with?

Carnelian is the secondary stone for Mars in the traditional gemstone correspondences. A lower-cost alternative to coral, carrying the red colour signature traditional texts associate with the Martian principle.

Which metal is Carnelian traditionally set in?

Traditionally copper or gold. The metal is part of the classical prescription, not an afterthought - different texts pair different metals with the same stone.

When do traditional texts advise against Carnelian?

Same Mars-related caveats as coral.

Carnelian - Mars Gemstone

What the tradition says

A lower-cost alternative to coral, carrying the red colour signature traditional texts associate with the Martian principle.

Traditional metal

copper
gold

When the texts advise against it

Same Mars-related caveats as coral.

Source

Mani-mala

Other stones for Mars

Common questions

Which planet is Carnelian associated with?: Carnelian is the secondary stone for Mars in the traditional gemstone correspondences. A lower-cost alternative to coral, carrying the red colour signature traditional texts associate with the Martian principle.
Which metal is Carnelian traditionally set in?: Traditionally copper or gold. The metal is part of the classical prescription, not an afterthought - different texts pair different metals with the same stone.
When do traditional texts advise against Carnelian?: Same Mars-related caveats as coral.

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