SARD
Chalcedony is not a geographic term. Rather, it is a type of stone composed of quartz and moganite commonly used in ancient times for jewelry and household objects such as small jars. Agate, carnelian and onyx are a few examples of chalcedony stones used today as semiprecious gemstones in jewelry.
Chrysoprase is a green transluscent variety of chalcedony quartz and is not usually transparent.
It's real name is Tiger Eye, but according to mindat.org it is a combination of chalcedony, a variety of quartz, and riebeckite, an amphibole mineral.
It is a silicate. For sure.
Onyx is a form of chalcedony, (which also includes carnelian, agate, bloodstone), part of the quartz group. Like the other stones in the chalcedony family, onyx has a smooth, waxy luster. Onyx can be found in a wide range of colors, often layered. Magically ONYX is used for: Balance of duality; Binds friendship; Concentration; Curbs sexual urges; Deals with emotions & frustrations; Defensive magic; Devotion; Ends worry; Equilibrium; Guidance through dreams & meditation; Justice; Protection; Protects from negative magic; Relieves stress & grief; Slows a quick temper; Strengthens personal magic, self-control & morality. Carved with Mars or Hercules as a talisman for courage.
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carnelian
carnelian
Carnelian is a reddish form of quartz chalcedony that is somewhat translucent.
"Sard" is similar to carnelian.
As old as chalcedony, created with the earth.
A reddish form of quartz chalcedony, carnelian is found in the United States, Brazil, India, Germany, Scotland, and England.
You either meanWhat is carnelian * An orange, or reddish-orange, semiprecious stone which is a variety of chalcedony, which itself is a type of quartz. orWhat is a chameleon * A slowmoving lizard with the ability to change its skin colour.
SARD - translucent yellowish, light chestnut (or orange-brown) to reddish brown chalcedony, typically less intense and more brownish than carnelian. Some people, however, consider sard to be a synonym for carnelian, and in truth the boundary between carnelian and sard is arbitrary and differs with observers. Some sard on the market is dyed chalcedony and has been called sardium or sarium.source: http://www.cst.cmich.edu/users/dietr1rv/chalcedony.htm
Chalcedony is not a geographic term. Rather, it is a type of stone composed of quartz and moganite commonly used in ancient times for jewelry and household objects such as small jars. Agate, carnelian and onyx are a few examples of chalcedony stones used today as semiprecious gemstones in jewelry.
A cacholong is an opaque or white form of chalcedony, a variety of quartz.
A cacholong is an opaque or white form of chalcedony, a variety of quartz.