Description
A translucent orange to reddish-brown form of chalcedony. Sard is darker than carnelian, but otherwise a similar stone. Both have been mined or gathered since at least 3000 BCE. Water-worn pebbles of sard are found in Egypt, India, and several areas of Europe. It was popular for amulets and scarabs.
Synonyms and Related Terms
chalcedony; sardius; sardoine; sardine
Other Properties
Fracture = conchoidal. Luster = vitreous to waxy. Streak = white
Additional Information
Mineralogy Database: Quartz
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Last updated on: 3/17/2007 1:03:44 PM
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