Semi-precious

The term “semi precious” is applied to a subset gemstones, and the term was created to set them apart from what are considered precious stones (diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds). Things like amber and lapis lazuli, which are not really stones at all are still considered “semi precious” by most people. This distinction reflects the rarity of the respective stones in ancient times, as well as their quality. all are translucent with fine color in their purest forms and very hard. This distinction is not related to their monetary value, i.e. some forms of garnet are more expensive than emeralds.

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U Number	Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number)	Museum Number (BM Registration Number)	Museum Number (UPM B-number)	Description (Catalog Card)
12712B	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] 7 hematite weights. [A-B] 2 pebble one of reddish hematite. [C] 1 bell shaped (Type XIII), also [D] ovoid (Type I), [E] conoid (Type IV), [F] hemispherical (Type XIV), [G] lentoid (Type II).
12712C	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] 7 hematite weights. [A-B] 2 pebble one of reddish hematite. [C] 1 bell shaped (Type XIII), also [D] ovoid (Type I), [E] conoid (Type IV), [F] hemispherical (Type XIV), [G] lentoid (Type II).
12712D	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] 7 hematite weights. [A-B] 2 pebble one of reddish hematite. [C] 1 bell shaped (Type XIII), also [D] ovoid (Type I), [E] conoid (Type IV), [F] hemispherical (Type XIV), [G] lentoid (Type II).
12712E	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] 7 hematite weights. [A-B] 2 pebble one of reddish hematite. [C] 1 bell shaped (Type XIII), also [D] ovoid (Type I), [E] conoid (Type IV), [F] hemispherical (Type XIV), [G] lentoid (Type II).
12712F	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] 7 hematite weights. [A-B] 2 pebble one of reddish hematite. [C] 1 bell shaped (Type XIII), also [D] ovoid (Type I), [E] conoid (Type IV), [F] hemispherical (Type XIV), [G] lentoid (Type II).
12712G	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] 7 hematite weights. [A-B] 2 pebble one of reddish hematite. [C] 1 bell shaped (Type XIII), also [D] ovoid (Type I), [E] conoid (Type IV), [F] hemispherical (Type XIV), [G] lentoid (Type II).
13797A	(none)	1930,1213.16	(none)	[A-G] Beads. Double conoids of gold & (discolored) lapis.
13797B	31-17-136	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Beads. Double conoids of gold & (discolored) lapis.
13797C	31-17-45	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Beads. Double conoids of gold & (discolored) lapis.
13797D	31-17-54	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Beads. Double conoids of gold & (discolored) lapis.
13797E	31-17-56	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Beads. Double conoids of gold & (discolored) lapis.
13797F	31-17-55	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Beads. Double conoids of gold & (discolored) lapis.
13797G	31-17-70	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Beads. Double conoids of gold & (discolored) lapis.
16286E	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Group from one grave: [A] (1) Small green glazed bottle, Type LXXXVIII; [B-C] (2) Pair copper bracelets with ends; [D] (3) Copper finger ring with flat bezel; [E] (4) Sard scaraboid incised; [F] (5) Carnelian scaraboid engraved; [G] (6) 2 carnelian & one green glazed ball beads; [H-I] (7) 2 slender copper pins with the ends turned over (or point of one pin broken).
16286F	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Group from one grave: [A] (1) Small green glazed bottle, Type LXXXVIII; [B-C] (2) Pair copper bracelets with ends; [D] (3) Copper finger ring with flat bezel; [E] (4) Sard scaraboid incised; [F] (5) Carnelian scaraboid engraved; [G] (6) 2 carnelian & one green glazed ball beads; [H-I] (7) 2 slender copper pins with the ends turned over (or point of one pin broken).
16286G	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Group from one grave: [A] (1) Small green glazed bottle, Type LXXXVIII; [B-C] (2) Pair copper bracelets with ends; [D] (3) Copper finger ring with flat bezel; [E] (4) Sard scaraboid incised; [F] (5) Carnelian scaraboid engraved; [G] (6) 2 carnelian & one green glazed ball beads; [H-I] (7) 2 slender copper pins with the ends turned over (or point of one pin broken).
18585B	(none)	1933,1013.123	(none)	[A-I] A set of weights. Weights in grains [A] (1) Diorite, pierced at one end. 413 grs. [B] (2) Hematite . 130grs. [C] (3) Hematite 64grs. [D] (4) Hematite 65grs. [E] (5) Steatite 37grs. [F] (6) Steatite 7grs. [G] (7) Steatite 10grs. [H] (8) Hematite 78grs [H]. [I] (9) Doubtful weight: white calcite shaped as a plano-convex bead 315grs. [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card]
18585C	33-35-125	(none)	(none)	[A-I] A set of weights. Weights in grains [A] (1) Diorite, pierced at one end. 413 grs. [B] (2) Hematite . 130grs. [C] (3) Hematite 64grs. [D] (4) Hematite 65grs. [E] (5) Steatite 37grs. [F] (6) Steatite 7grs. [G] (7) Steatite 10grs. [H] (8) Hematite 78grs. [I] (9) Doubtful weight: white calcite shaped as a plano-convex brick 315grs. [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card]
18585D	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-I] A set of weights. Weights in grains [A] (1) Diorite, pierced at one end. 413 grs. [B] (2) Hematite . 130grs. [C] (3) Hematite 64grs. [D] (4) Hematite 65grs. [E] (5) Steatite 37grs. [F] (6) Steatite 7grs. [G] (7) Steatite 10grs. [H] (8) Hematite 78grs. [I] (9) Doubtful weight: white calcite shaped as a plano-convex brick 315grs. [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card]
18585H	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-I] A set of weights. Weights in grains [A] (1) Diorite, pierced at one end. 413 grs. [B] (2) Hematite . 130grs. [C] (3) Hematite 64grs. [D] (4) Hematite 65grs. [E] (5) Steatite 37grs. [F] (6) Steatite 7grs. [G] (7) Steatite 10grs. [H] (8) Hematite 78grs. [I] (9) Doubtful weight: white calcite shaped as a plano-convex brick 315grs. [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card]
15151E	(none)	1930,1213.161	(none)	[A-J] 10 weights. Hematite. Lentoid shaped. [A] 270 grains [B] 135 grains [C] 95 grains [D] 100 grains [E] 70 grains [F] 48 grains [G] 40 grains [H] 45 grains [I] 25 grains [J] 15 grains [later addition in pen=] (A) weight 6.11 ratio 2/3 s unit 9.16 (B) weight 4.225 ratio 1/2 s unit 8.45
15151J	(none)	1930,1213.164	(none)	[A-J] 10 weights. Hematite. Lentoid shaped. [A] 270 grains [B] 135 grains [C] 95 grains [D] 100 grains [E] 70 grains [F] 48 grains [G] 40 grains [H] 45 grains [I] 25 grains [J] 15 grains [later addition in pen=] (A) weight 6.11 ratio 2/3 s unit 9.16 (B) weight 4.225 ratio 1/2 s unit 8.45
15151G	(none)	1930,1213.163	(none)	[A-J] 10 weights. Hematite. Lentoid shaped. [A] 270 grains [B] 135 grains [C] 95 grains [D] 100 grains [E] 70 grains [F] 48 grains [G] 40 grains [H] 45 grains [I] 25 grains [J] 15 grains [later addition in pen=] (A) weight 6.11 ratio 2/3 s unit 9.16 (B) weight 4.225 ratio 1/2 s unit 8.45
15151F	31-16-508	(none)	(none)	[A-J] 10 weights. Hematite. Lentoid shaped. [A] 270 grains [B] 135 grains [C] 95 grains [D] 100 grains [E] 70 grains [F] 48 grains [G] 40 grains [H] 45 grains [I] 25 grains [J] 15 grains [later addition in pen=] (A) weight 6.11 ratio 2/3 s unit 9.16 (B) weight 4.225 ratio 1/2 s unit 8.45
15151C	(none)	1930,1213.160	(none)	[A-J] 10 weights. Hematite. Lentoid shaped. [A] 270 grains [B] 135 grains [C] 95 grains [D] 100 grains [E] 70 grains [F] 48 grains [G] 40 grains [H] 45 grains [I] 25 grains [J] 15 grains [later addition in pen=] (A) weight 6.11 ratio 2/3 s unit 9.16 (B) weight 4.225 ratio 1/2 s unit 8.45