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)
6687	(none)	(none)	B16310, B16310	Cylinder seal. Black hematite. Inscribed. Shamash, worshipper and goddess. Servant of Sin and servant of Nin-Shah. E. 1st Babylonian dynasty 2000 BC.
6699	(none)	(none)	(none)	Cylinder seal. Black steatite. Inscribed. Introduction scene. Fighting god with hatchet worshipped by male figure introduced by assistant goddess. Attributes: Crescent moon, squat monkey, balance and rampant lion. Inscribed: Ilu Shamash Ilu Aa 1st Babylonian Dynasty about 1900 BC. B.
6752	(none)	(none)	B16283	Cylinder seal. White crystal. Plain. E.
6753	(none)	1927,0527.175	(none)	Cylinder seal. Quartz. Violet? Color. Plain. E.
6782	(none)	(none)	B16228	Head of Ningal? Alabaster. White. Eyes inlaid in lapis lazuli. E. [illegible, possibly resinous] cast in BM 118564.
6783	(none)	1927,0527.47	(none)	Weight. Hematite. Green. E. Type ?.
6791	(none)	(none)	(none)	Cylinder seal. Crystal. Plain. B.
6795	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads. Lapis lazuli, gold and paste.
6796	(none)	(none)	(none)	Necklace. Carnelian beads. E.
6797	(none)	(none)	(none)	Pendant. Silver. Set with Lapiz lazuli. E.
6798	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads. Lapis lazuli. Large collection.
6800	(none)	(none)	B16370	Pendant. Silver. Embossed. Round and convex. 3 holes pierced in top covered with lapis and silver beads and two silver filigree
6802	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads. Silver and lapis lazuli with one paste bead and one paste ring.
6823	(none)	(none)	(none)	Lapis lazuli bead. Mussel shaped. E. [drawing 1:1]
6840	(none)	(none)	(none)	Collection of beads. Paste, lapis lazuli, agate and one crystal 70 in number, all small.
6904	(none)	(none)	(none)	Cylinder seal. Jade: transluscent. Green. Inscribed: 2 gazelles rampant and crossed attached on either side by 2 men. B.
6918	(none)	(none)	(none)	Cylinder seal. Carnelian. Fragmentary. Scene of worship. Goddess leading votary by the hand.
6919	(none)	(none)	(none)	Carnelian beads. Collection of 22. Some broken. E.
6984	(none)	(none)	(none)	Cylinder Seal [CARD MISSING Typed Transcription from British Museum Card]
6988	(none)	(none)	B16302	Seal. Amethyst. Blue-violet. Flat on one side, convex on the other but not completely rounded, apex top. Hawk with spread wings, legs crossed in middle of breast. Neo-Babylonian. E.
7002	(none)	(none)	(none)	Collection of beads. Small paste and carnelian also bronze fragments.
7028	(none)	(none)	(none)	Collection of crystals for inlay. About 25 in number. U shaped with apex over incurved side. E. [drawing 1:1]
7037	(none)	(none)	B16381	Necklace. Carnelian beads 23 in all.
7046	(none)	(none)	B16305	Cylinder seal. Black hematite. Scene of worship. Votary introduced by minor god to Nannar. Attributes. Seated dog with crooked stick of Martu on his head. Libra and Ampulla. 1st Babylonian dynasty About 2000 BC
7066	(none)	(none)	(none)	Seal. Oblong flat one side, convex the other, ends just wide enough fro usual seal hole. Greenish jadeite, on flat side 5 birds. Before 3000BC. B.