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Gems > Hardstones

Preferred term

Hardstones  

Definition

  • Vague term loosely applied to opaque stones such as are usually used in making mosaics, or to certain hard opaque gemstones that are carved as cameos [Newman]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Gems, hardstones
  • Gemstones, hardstones
  • Jewels, hardstones
  • Stones, hardstones

Notation

  • 118547

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-KZQT816M-1

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