Meaning & use
chalcedonies
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Varieties of a fine-grained, translucent quartz mineral, often used in jewelry, the plural of 'chalcedony'.
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The exhibit featured chalcedonies in shades ranging from milky white to deep blue.
Agate and onyx are both types of chalcedonies prized by gem collectors.
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Named after Chalcedon, an ancient Greek city in Asia Minor, near where the stone was historically sourced.
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quartz gemstones
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