Post-Medieval — Late 16th century - early 17th century
Annular almandine garnet bead
An annular, almost barrel-shaped bead of almandine garnet. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14295
- Object name:
- Annular almandine garnet bead
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- Production date:
- late 16th century - early 17th century
- Material:
garnet (almandine pyrope, pyralspite solid-solution series, iron aluminium silicate, crystal structure - isometric - rhombic, dodecahedron)
- Measurements/duration:
- L 6 mm, DM 4 mm, WT 0.81g, WT 6.49 carats, RI 1.78-1.81, SG 3.95-4.20, Mohs 7½
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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