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Sardonyx

Scope note

A gem variety of chalcedony with parallel layers of sard and a mineral of another color. AGID84

This term has 60 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011137

Broader Terms used

onyx

Created

14yrs ago

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