About this object
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ID:
A14300
Production date:
late 16th century - early 17th century
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Location:
In Store
A spherical bead of plasma. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
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Measurements
DM (max) 6 mm; WT 0.52g; RI 1.544 - 1.553; SG 2.60-2.65; Mohs 6½ - 7
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Materials
agate (plasma, chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz; silicon dioxide; crystal system- hexagonal/trigonal)
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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