48MM Sardonyx Mineral Specimen Vug Green White Sphere Ball Orb Brazil Stand

Location: Brazil

Weight: 5.3 Ounces

Dimensions: 48MM

Comes with a Free Rosewood Stand.

The Item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Sardonyx is a variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz. It is distinguished by its banded appearance, often showing layers of green, white, and occasionally brown or red. The name “sardonyx” comes from the Greek words sard (a reddish stone) and onyx (fingernail or claw), referring to its layered structure.

Sardonyx has long been prized for its aesthetic appeal and reputed protective qualities. In classical Rome and Greece, it featured prominently in intaglio carvings used for seals and cameos. The green variant, in particular, was thought to attract good luck and improve communication abilities. Across cultures, it has been linked to numerous deities, embodying qualities of strength and stability.

Green sardonyx boasts a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, ensuring lasting durability ideal for fine jewelry. With a specific gravity between 2.58 and 2.64, it matches the quality expected of quartz varieties. Its polished surface reveals a beautiful vitreous shine, while the band thickness creates an appealing range from translucent to opaque—making each piece uniquely captivating.