σάρδιον,τό,
A. the Sardian stone, Pl. Phd. 110d , Thphr. Lap. 8 , 23 , J. BJ 5.5.7 , Apoc. 4.3 , al., PHolm. 3.36 ; as a seal, IG 22.1408.9
(iv B.C.), Inscr.Délos 442
B 3
(ii B.C.);σάρδια, of female ornaments, Ar. Fr. 320.13 , cf. Men. 373 .—This stone was of two kinds, the transparent-red or female being ourcarnelian, the transparent-brown or male oursardine, Thphr. Lap. 30 :—laterλίθος