Description
Any gemstone shaped with a highly polished, rounded surface. Gems typically cut en cabochon include: lapis, turquoise, and opal, along with many varieties of microcrystalline quartz (such as carnelian, jasper, bloodstone), some feldspars (such as sunstone, moonstone), and some chatoyant or asteriated gems (such as garnet, sapphire, chrysoberyl, and cat's eye).
Synonyms and Related Terms
cabochon (Fr.); cabochão (Port.); Cabochon (Deut.)
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Last updated on: 7/5/2009 10:12:20 AM
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