sardius

Thân thiện

A jeweler examines a polished sardius under a bright lamp.

Definition

Noun: 1. A deep orange-red variety of chalcedony: A type of semi-precious gemstone, which is a form of quartz, characterized by its rich, deep reddish-orange color.

Usage

The word "sardius" is a specific, somewhat formal or technical term used primarily in the fields of gemology, mineralogy, historical texts, and certain religious contexts. It refers to a specific gemstone material.

Examples

• The ancient seal was carved from a single piece of polished sardius.
• Sardius and jasper were among the twelve stones in the high priest's breastplate.
• The deep, warm hue of the sardius bead was highly prized.

Advanced Usage

• Biblical/Historical Context: "Sardius" is the term used in older English translations of the Bible (e.g., the King James Version) for the first stone in the breastplate of the High Priest.
  • Example: "The first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle..." (Exodus 28:17, KJV).

Variants and Related Words

• Sard (noun): A more common modern synonym for "sardius," referring to the same brownish-red to reddish-orange chalcedony.
• Carnelian (noun): A closely related variety of chalcedony, typically a lighter, more translucent red or reddish-orange. Sardius/sard is generally considered a darker, browner variety than carnelian, though the terms are sometimes used interchangeably.

Synonyms

• Sard
• Red chalcedony

Notes on Meaning

The meaning of "sardius" is very specific and does not have multiple common definitions. Its core meaning is consistently the reddish-brown gemstone variety of chalcedony.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sard
• sardine