chalcedony
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9.9
- noun
- /kælˈsɛdəni/
- Specialized
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calcedonia
- Many collectors admire chalcedony for its unique translucence and beautiful colors.
- blue chalcedony
- alabaster and chalcedony
Examples
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Her necklace featured several polished chalcedony stones in soft blue and grey hues.
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"The globes of glass and chalcedony are also a surprise.
Academic text (2007) -
They are fabulous; the green stones are chalcedony.
Blog text (11) -
"What’s thy name?" "Chalcedony," she said.
Fiction book (1993) -
Photo (Color): Signa were often topped with a golden glass ball or rare chalcedony sphere, thought to represent the globe.
Academic text (2007) -
The jewelry designer used chalcedony to create stunning rings and pendants.
Synonyms
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3.7
A hard mineral usually clear or white found in many rocks and sand
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3.3
A hard, shiny stone cut and polished for use in jewelry
A pale cloudy stone used for jewellery and small carvings
How Translucent
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word chalcedony is named after the ancient town Chalcedon near where modern Istanbul now stands, because this kind of stone was sold there long ago. So, think of that town to remember that chalcedony is a see-through gemstone often used in jewellery.