Carnelian is a clear to translucent reddish-brown variety of chalcedony.  It may vary from a pale orange to an almost black coloration.  It has a mohs hardness of 6-7.  It is commonly found in India and Siberia.  

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Object U Number Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) Museum Number (BM Registration Number) Museum Number (UPM B-number) Description (Catalog Card)
10757 (none) (none) B16924 Cylinder Seal Carnelian with gold caps 3 goddesses, one seated; on the lap of the seated goddess a naked male figure. All the goddesses wear wigs of similar type and hair done up at back in a bun. One advances towards throne carrying a bowl, the second carries a vase with a splayed base suspended by a long handle. Behind throne a goddess carrying an (Ostrich fan?) All the goddesses wear skirts fringed at bottom and with a long hem running down side.
16653 31-43-154 (none) (none) Flat amethyst seal, and 5 carnelian beads.
16656 31-43-62 (none) (none) Cylinder seal, carnelian. 2 bird-like beasts and star.
18218 33-35-171 (none) (none) Cylinder seal. Carnelian. Broken and incomplete. [drawing] Conventional design.
775 (none) (none) B15248 Carnelian cylinder seal. Archer in chariot driving rt. shoots at kneeling archer l. Late style with a good deal of drill point work, but not bad. ? 8th century.
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