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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 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Their jewellery at this stage was more straightforward than other cultures and there were also signs of cameos around this time which were created from Indian Sardonyx, which is a striped pink, cream and brown agate stone. January Garnet Dark red February Amethyst Pale lilac through to deep purple March Aquamarine Sea Green Bloodstone Dark Green with red spots April Diamond Transparent White May Emerald Bright Green June Pearl Cream Lustre July Ruby Red August Peridot Pale to Mid Green Sardonyx Branded Red and White September Sapphire Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli Deep Blue October Opal Variegated, Different Shades November Topaz Yellow December Turquiose Sky Blue, Pale Blue Zircon My head also contains an ample supply of sardonyx, which is useful both for imparting a sardonic tone to columns when necessary, as well as for the fashioning of gems, particularly cameos - such as the cameo appearance that Mr. |
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