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sardonyx a variety of chalcedony with alternating reddish-brown and white parallel bands, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO2 sardonyx [sär′dän·iks] (mineralogy) An onyx characterized by parallel layers of sard, a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony, and a mineral of different color. sardonyx August. [Am. Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 319–320] See : Birthstones How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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66) Ciriaco gave a replica of a sardonyx cameo of the nude Scylla to Theodore Gaza, who was in Ferrara at the behest of Leonello d'Este to teach Greek with Guarino Guarini. Pieces from antiquity accented with sapphires, carnelian, agate, sardonyx, emeralds and natural pearls are also found, serving as testament to ancient tastes for wealth and luxury. The cameo is a stunning piece carved in exquisite detail from a single piece of sardonyx. |
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