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carnelian
n.
red gemstone; coppery red color, reddish-brown color
Carnelian
Carnelian (also spelled
cornelian) is a brownish-red
mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious
gemstone. Similar to carnelian is
sard, which is generally harder and darker (the difference is not rigidly defined, and the two names are often used interchangeably). Both carnelian and sard are varieties of the
silica mineral
chalcedony colored by impurities of
iron oxide. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration. It is most commonly found in Brazil, India, Siberia, and Germany.
carnelian
Noun
1. a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
(synonym) cornelian
(hypernym) chalcedony, calcedony
Carnelian
(n.)
A variety of chalcedony, of a clear, deep red, flesh red, or reddish white color. It is moderately hard, capable of a good polish, and often used for seals.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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