A stone of ambition and drive， Carnelian is an excellent career stone， very helpful in making choices and decisions. The motivator， carnelian is often used for focusing， realization and self-actualization， reminding its bearer to be ";in the moment";. Carnelian stimulates analytical capabilities and precision. It activates and energizes your personal power， revealing or discovering hidden talents by stimulating your curiosity and inquisitiveness. These 1 lb packages of polished carnelian stones contain approximately 40-60 stones， depending on their size. Used for focusing， realization， and self-actualization， Carnelian stimulates the mind. This makes it a wonderful addition to spells of seeking ambition， focus， and decision making. Random sizes vary from 3/8"; - 3/4";.