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Carnelian
Bible Dictionary of Animals, Plants and other Objects
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Comments: This is an example of what is called a carnelian "flame". This specimen weighs roughly 2 to 3 lbs and displays an array of reds from its reflective and somewhat translucent surfaces.
Credit: Mauro Cateb
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Comments: Carnelian (reddish and reddish-brown quartz) pebbles. Photo : Mauro Cateb
From Easton: Sardine stone, (Revelation 4:3, R.V., "sardius;" Heb. 'odhem; LXX., Gr. sardion, from a root meaning "red"), a gem of a blood-red colour. It was called "sardius" because obtained from Sardis in Lydia. It is enumerated among the precious stones in the high priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:17; Exodus 39:10). It is our red carnelian.
Verses:
- Exodus 28:17
- Exodus 39:10
- Revelation 4:3
- Revelation 21:20
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Bible Diciontary of Animals, Plants, and other Objects. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/apo/c/carnelian.html. 2024.
