Carnelian is a color named after the carnelian variety of the mineral chalcedony. This semi-precious gemstone is noted for its rich shade of reddish-brown.Another name for this color is Cornell red as it is the color of Cornell University.The first recorded use of Carnelian as a color name in English was in 1899.
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