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)
6783	(none)	1927,0527.47	(none)	Weight. Hematite. Green. E. Type ?.
6256B	(none)	1927,0527.48	(none)	[A-F] 6 Cylindrical weights. Black haematite.Types III.
6178B	(none)	1927,0527.49	(none)	[A-F] 6 hematite weights. Black. Types II, III and I or VIII ? (D+E)
6178C	(none)	1927,0527.50	(none)	[A-F] 6 hematite weights. Black. Types II, III and I or VIII ? (D+E)
6178E	(none)	1927,0527.51	(none)	[A-F] 6 hematite weights. Black. Types II, III and I or VIII ? (D+E)
6103	(none)	1927,0527.52	(none)	Weight. Black hematite. Wedge shaped. E. Fragmentary. Type V.
6178F	(none)	1927,0527.53	(none)	[A-F] 6 hematite weights. Black. Types II, III and I or VIII ? (D+E)
2683	(none)	1927,1003.201	(none)	Seal cylinder. Carnelian. Time of Assyr influence about BC 700. [drawing]
2714	(none)	1927,1003.205	(none)	Seal cylinder. Rock crystal. Broken. Unusual scene. About BC 2300. [drawing]
2937D.1	(none)	1927,1003.209	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.2	(none)	1927,1003.210	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.3	(none)	1927,1003.211	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.4	(none)	1927,1003.212	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.5	(none)	1927,1003.213	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.7	(none)	1927,1003.215	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.9	(none)	1927,1003.217	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.10	(none)	1927,1003.218	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.11	(none)	1927,1003.219	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
2937D.12	(none)	1927,1003.220	(none)	Necklace [D] including 15 beads carnelian-1 glass- 1 pebble- 3 crystal- 2 paste- 2 sard-and [A-C]three cylinder seals. (A) Red marble Assyrian influence about BC 700. (B) Hematite: Sun god rising sword in hand on mountain-3 lines inscription worn out-BC 2000. (C) Limestone [Drawing]. [E Tablet according to British Museum. Not attested on field card]
3126	(none)	1927,1003.239	(none)	Miniature frog. Crystal, left back leg missing.
2920	(none)	1927,1003.240	(none)	Eye from figurine. Shell with pupil of lapis lazuli. [drawing 1:1]
3143	(none)	1927,1003.252	(none)	Inlay fragment. Chevron of fine lapis. [drawing 1:1]
2918	(none)	1927,1003.253	(none)	Lapis lazuli bull. Couchant with head turned. Pierced in three places for suspension.
2563	(none)	1927,1003.256	(none)	Fragment of lapis-lazuli. From inlay: representing man's curled beard. Pierced at back for fixing. [drawing 1:1]
2752	(none)	1927,1003.258	(none)	Fragment of inlay. Lapis-lazuli, with incised lines representing hair or water. [drawing 1:1]