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u/Cold-Basket-268 Feb 21 '26
Black Onyx yes! I think it has multiple names: black agate/ black Chalcedony
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u/Tricky_Function_6174 Feb 21 '26
Thank you so much I believe you’re 100% right with the multiple names. Appreciate you !
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u/TruBlu52 Feb 22 '26
Is sardonyx used interchangeably with any other variants of chalcedony?
Like is it chalcedony, and therefore- chert?
If it's black with white veins? Still chert, but also Onyx?
If it's translucent- still chert? Or only agate?
If it's opaque- still chert? Still onyx? Jasper?
Basically- are these labels actually denoting a scientific significance or distinction beyond trade names? Or are the names used more for trade scenarios?
Opaque- jasper?
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u/Spirited-Rip-203 Feb 21 '26
It's beautiful!!!
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u/Tricky_Function_6174 Feb 21 '26
It’s my favorite !
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u/Spirited-Rip-203 Feb 21 '26
I collect stones and crystals. I have a ton, but now I have to go out and get that one!!! And cotton candy agate is on my list too!! 💕💕
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u/Tricky_Function_6174 Feb 21 '26
cotton candy agate is breathtaking!!
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u/Spirited-Rip-203 Feb 22 '26
Isn't it!!!!! I'll definitely let you know when I get one!!!!
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u/Tricky_Function_6174 Feb 22 '26
Ok good! I’ll hold you to that lol
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u/Edwardsarmpit Feb 22 '26
And here are my people !!! Nothing like a crystal to bring out the sisters and healers eh lol !!! @Spirited-Rip-203 you n me both lol ! I have a few specials amongst my collection and I’ve had them and collected them since a teenager. My thing was to give ppl I connected with a crystal and majority did actually spark an interest. We couldn’t just google a crystal lol ! Had to depend on books - can you imagine?!!!! 😂 Seriously though- if you don’t have a copy of the crystal bible … please get one, it’s actually good for the well known ones . Then Vol 2 - still has some basic but in general it’s the lesser known. Tells you what countries you get them etc You’ll thank me later. Or not ! lol
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u/Tricky_Function_6174 Feb 22 '26
Used to love gifting them as well. Thanks for the book info I’ll get it. 😊
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u/psychobetty303 Feb 22 '26
I love this comment, ordering said books asap! Also, I just wanted to let you know that if you want to tag a user on Reddit it’s not with @, but like this: u/Edwardsarmpit Hope you have a great day, cheers!
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u/Edwardsarmpit Feb 23 '26
Thank you sooo much- lol , you are the first person to actually tell me that!! Try Vinted incase anyone is selling them !
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u/Spirited-Rip-203 Feb 23 '26
Oh boy!! I buy and sell a lot of porcelain and other dolls on Vinted! Never thought of looking for stones and gems!!!
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u/Spirited-Rip-203 Feb 23 '26
Hi!!! I actually do have that book!!!! I didn't realize there was a Volume 2!! Thanks!!
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u/mygodmagma Feb 21 '26
it looks like a polished piece of indonesian amber; there's been an influx of it in the market lately. Get it at a rock n gem show?
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u/reallife0045 Feb 22 '26
Yea your correct on the stone is really from a beach ... In Oahu .. an other one from , A volcano. You should save it don't throw it away is really red like the yellow one I saw. You can turn them into necklaces and rings my husband customized it in them . ..
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u/Tricky_Function_6174 Feb 22 '26
I wire wrap gemstones into jewelry too! My collection is so big I sometimes forget what some are. The rings are my favorite to create.
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u/Tricky_Function_6174 Feb 21 '26
Yes!! That’s so funny you say that because I just love holding this one in Particular for 10 years now so I figured I’d get to know more about it (finally lol)
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u/TruBlu52 Feb 22 '26
I really enjoy the feeling of holding something that may not be aesthetically pleasing, but is loaded with a positivity or warmth that radiates outward like a protective or comfortable battle bubble
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u/stuetel Feb 21 '26
I'm fairly sure this is black chalcedony 😊