Dictionary of Gems and Gemology

2009 Edition
| Editors: Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai

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Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72816-0_11167

natural nonmineral compounds such odontolite or fossil tooth, fossil bone, and powdered ivory, which is dyed by copper, cemented and pressed together.

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