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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Object U Number Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) Museum Number (BM Registration Number) Museum Number (UPM B-number) Description (Catalog Card)
6178C (none) 1927,0527.50 (none) [A-F] 6 hematite weights. Black. Types II, III and I or VIII ? (D+E)
6178D (none) (none) (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)
6178F (none) 1927,0527.53 (none) [A-F] 6 hematite weights. Black. Types II, III and I or VIII ? (D+E)
6193 (none) (none) (none) Frog bead. Lapis lazuli? Head beaten.
6200 (none) 1927,0527.197 (none) Broken cylinder seal. Lapis lazuli. Scene of worshipping. To dNin-shubur, the messenger of heaven About BC 2100.
6256A (none) 1927,0527.46 (none) [A-F] 6 Cylindrical weights. Black haematite.Types III.
6256B (none) 1927,0527.48 (none) [A-F] 6 Cylindrical weights. Black haematite.Types III.
6256C (none) (none) (none) [A-F] 6 Cylindrical weights. Black haematite.Types III.
6256D (none) (none) (none) [A-F] 6 Cylindrical weights. Black haematite.Types III.
6256E (none) (none) (none) [A-F] 6 Cylindrical weights. Black haematite.Types III.
6256F (none) (none) (none) [A-F] 6 Cylindrical weights. Black haematite.Types III.
6257B (none) 1927,0527.44 (none) [A-C] 3 Duck Weights. [A-B] 2 Black Haematite. [C] 1 Lapis Lazuli. A and B to E [Expedition]. [drawing C 1:1] Type VI.
6257C (none) (none) (none) [A-C] 3 Duck Weights. [A-B] 2 Black Haematite. [C] 1 Lapis Lazuli. A and B to E [Expedition]. [drawing C 1:1] Type VI.
6288 (none) (none) (none) Cylinder seal. Lapis lazuli. Fragmentary. Swans and inscription. Lal-e pa son of Ur dGish. B.
6291 (none) (none) (none) Hematite weight. Black. Type II. [drawing 1:1]
6455 (none) (none) (none) Weight. Black hematite. Type III. [drawing 1:1]
6468 (none) 1927,0527.144 (none) Pendant, in shape of duck? Pierced for suspension. ? A lion's claw. E. [drawing 1:1]
6469 (none) (none) (none) Cylinder seal. Black Hematite. Weapon of Nergal between two worshippers. -Rampant Ibex. -Naked facing Ishtar votary. -Smaller worshipper. About BC 1900. B.
6514A (none) (none) (none) Weight. Black hematite. Cylinder shaped. Type III.
6542 (none) (none) (none) Duck weight. Stone. Gray. Type VI. E.
6676 (none) 1927,0527.307 (none) Necklace. Agate and gold beads. 30 in number. Re-strung in original order.
6678A (none) (none) (none) 3 Necklaces (A) Agate beads 45 in number. Arbitrarily re-strung. B. (B) Amethyst and gold beads 66 in number. Arbitrarily re-strung. B. (C) Carnelian beads 27 in number. Arbitrarily re-strung. B.
6678B (none) (none) (none) 3 Necklaces (A) Agate beads 45 in number. Arbitrarily re-strung. B. (B) Amethyst and gold beads 66 in number. Arbitrarily re-strung. B. (C) Carnelian beads 27 in number. Arbitrarily re-strung. B.
6678C (none) (none) (none) 3 Necklaces (A) Agate beads 45 in number. Arbitrarily re-strung. B. (B) Amethyst and gold beads 66 in number. Arbitrarily re-strung. B. (C) Carnelian beads 27 in number. Arbitrarily re-strung. B.

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