In the middle ages, Carnelian was assigned a blood-staunching and anger-calming effect.  The Egyptians also used it as a protective stone for the dead.

Mentally - Courage, Emotionally lifting, energizing.

Physically - works with: Organs.  Stimulating the absorption of vitamins, nutrients and minerals in the small intestine.  Alleviates rheumatism, arthritis and stimulates the metabolism.

Chakra: Base, Sacral.

Colour - Red, Orange, Pink, Brown

Source - Brazil, Russia, India, Australia, Madagascar, South Africa, Uruguay, USA, UK, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Peru, Iceland, Romania.

Zodiac birthstone - Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, libra