About this object
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ID:
A14291
Production date:
late 16th century - early 17th century
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Location:
In Store
A rectangular bead of orange carnelian with a small dark red streak. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
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Measurements
L 21 mm; W 6 mm; WT 1.99g; T 4 mm; RI 1.530-1.539; SG 2.58-2.64; Mohs 6½-7
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Materials
carnelian (chalcedony; micro-crystalline quartz; silicon dioxide; crystal structure - hexagonal/trigonal)
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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