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2. Gemstones in the Bible - Wikipedia

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   Onyx is a variety of quartz analogous to agate and other crypto-crystalline species. It is composed of different layers of variously coloured carnelian much like banded agate in structure, but the layers are in even or parallel planes. This makes it well adapted for the cutting of cameos and was much used by the ancients for that purpose.

3. Wikipedia:WikiProject Rocks and minerals - Wikipedia

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   Most varieties weak; definite in smoky quartz Streak: White Specific gravity: 2.65 constant; variable in impure varieties Melting point: Solubility: Major varieties (or Related minerals ) One way to do it: Chalcedony, Agate, Onyx, Jasper, Aventurine, Tiger's eye, Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Citrine, Rose quartz, Milk quartz (or snow quartz), Carnelian

4. List of gemstones by species - Wikipedia

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   Actinolite. Nephrite (var.); Adamite; Aegirine; Afghanite; Agrellite; Algodonite; Alunite; Amblygonite; Analcime; Anatase; Andalusite. Chiastolite; Andesine ...

5. List of U.S. state minerals, rocks, stones and gemstones

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   Rose quartz (1966) Fairburn agate (1966) and State Jewelry: Black Hills Gold: Tennessee [66] Agate (2009) Limestone (from 1979 to present) and formerly.

6. Chrysoprase - Wikipedia

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   This sets it apart from rock crystal, amethyst, citrine, and the other varieties of crystalline quartz. Other members of the cryptocrystalline silica family include agate, carnelian, and onyx. Unlike many non-transparent silica minerals, it is the color of chrysoprase, rather than any pattern of markings, that makes it desirable.

7. Aqeeq - Wikipedia

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   Aqeeq, akik or aqiq (Arabic: العقيق) means quartz in Arabic, and agate in Turkish, however in the context of rings usually refers to a ring set with a chalcedony stone. Well-known types of chalcedony are carnelian, agate, and onyx.