Carnelian Striped Obelisk Point Natural Banded Agate Orange Red Polished Crystal Tower

Description

Carnelian Striped Obelisk Point – Natural Banded Agate Crystal Tower

This listing features a stunning Carnelian Striped Obelisk Point, expertly carved and polished to highlight its flowing bands of orange, red, white, and honey-toned agate. The specimen shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube included to show true size.

All of our specimens are 100% genuine and come with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring full confidence in the authenticity and geological origin of your crystal.

What Is Carnelian? – Mineral Identity and Composition

Carnelian is a vibrant orange-red variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz composed primarily of silicon dioxide (SiO₂). Its colour results from iron oxide impurities that infuse the quartz structure during formation. Levels of iron, along with natural heat and geological processes, influence the depth of colour—ranging from pale peach tones to bold deep red.

Striped or banded Carnelian, like the specimen offered here, belongs to the agate family—agates being chalcedonies that form in distinctive layers. These bands record shifts in mineral composition, temperature, and fluid chemistry during the crystal’s growth.

Geological Formation – Agate Layers Born from Ancient Lava Flows

Carnelian and striped agate typically form within volcanic environments, especially in cavities inside ancient lava flows. When silica-rich fluids seep into these cavities, they gradually deposit microscopic layers of quartz. Over thousands to millions of years, these layers accumulate, forming the multi-banded structure characteristic of agates.

Key geological features influencing Carnelian formation include:

• Silica-rich groundwater, carrying dissolved quartz
• Volcanic bubbles (vesicles) providing open spaces for crystal growth
• Iron oxide acting as a natural colourant
• Geothermal heat modifying colour intensity over time
• This slow, rhythmic deposition process creates the dramatic banding patterns that make striped Carnelian highly desirable.

Colour, Pattern, and Structural Features

This Carnelian Striped Obelisk Point displays a range of distinctive mineralogical traits that make it visually compelling:

• Alternating bands of deep orange, red, cream, and white
• Natural translucency, allowing light to glow through the layers
• Smooth, high-polish finish that enhances colour saturation
• Defined stripes and wave-like patterns, characteristic of quality banded agate
• Durable quartz composition, making it suitable for long-term display
• The obelisk shape emphasises the flow of the natural bands, drawing the eye upward along its clean geometric lines.

Scientific and Collector Appeal

Carnelian and agate specimens are valued by geologists and collectors for their insight into volcanic fluid chemistry and the subtle variations in mineral deposition. The finely layered chalcedony structure reflects prolonged geological conditions that fluctuate over time, making each band a natural record of environmental change.

Collectors appreciate Carnelian for its warm colours, durability, and historical use in carving, jewellery, seals, and ornamental items. Its robust quartz structure and natural beauty have made it a treasured stone across many cultures.

A Beautiful Display and Decorative Piece

This Carnelian Striped Obelisk Point is an exceptional display piece, combining geological beauty with expert craftsmanship. The polished surfaces highlight the natural interplay of colours and bands, making it an attractive feature for home décor, mineral collections, meditation spaces, or gift-giving.

Fully authentic, finely finished, and naturally formed, this obelisk stands as a striking statement of Earth’s artistry, created through ancient volcanic processes and brought to perfection through skilled shaping and polishing.