sardius

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• The jeweler displayed a stunning sardius ring that caught everyone's attention with its vibrant color.

• During the gem exhibition, several pieces featured sardius, showcasing its beauty alongside other gemstones.

• Every precious stone was your covering: the sardius, topaz, and diamond; beryl, onyx, and jasper; sapphire, turquoise.

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Synonyms

C

carnelian

vssardius

1 9.9

A red or orange stone that lets some light through and people use for jewelry

is the specific deep orange-red form rather than broader red or orange types

S

sard

vssardius

• Specialized

1 9.9

A deep orange-red stone that people use as a small gem

is the same variety but called by a different name

S

sardine

vssardius

• Specialized

1 9.9

A deep orange-red stone used in jewelry

is the same variety but uses a more formal name

C

chalcedony

vssardius

• Specialized

1 9.9

A translucent, often milky stone that people use as a gem in rings and carvings

is a particular deep orange-red variety rather than the general quartz type

C

cornelian

vssardius

• UK

9.9

A red or orange stone used for jewelry

is a deeper orange-red specific variety rather than general red or orange types

Surface Forms

Etymology