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opaque quartz that fooled ancient priests into thinking they held captured sunset.

name originFrom Persian, meaning spotted or speckled stone
breastplate stoneAdorned the high priest's chestplate in Exodus
picture jasperPatterns mimic landscapes, deserts, and stormy skies
birthstone historyWas March's gem before aquamarine stole it
toughnessMicrocrystalline structure resists cracking despite moderate hardness
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