That's one big girl! A baby born Friday in Germany is the country's largest-ever, at 13.47 pounds and 22.6 inches long. Baby girl Jasleen arrived July 26 at University Hospital in Leipzig. Though babies of her size are often delivered via caesarean section, Jasleen's mother gave birth vaginally.
Sardius (or Sard). A precious stone that is a variety of cornelian, varying in color from pale yellow to reddish orange. According to ancient tradition, it is an antidote to the onyx.
Varieties that are not valid species: 1  Sapphire (gem corundum of any color except red, especially blue varieties). 2  Sard (a variety of chalcedony/quartz). 3  Satinspar (a variety of Gypsum). 4  Smoky quartz (a brown or black variety of quartz). 5  Soapstone (a rock). 6  Stantienite (variety of amber).