Definition of Chalcedony

1. Noun. A milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz.

Exact synonyms: Calcedony
Generic synonyms: Quartz, Transparent Gem
Specialized synonyms: Agate, Bloodstone, Heliotrope, Carnelian, Cornelian, Chrysoprase, Onyx, Plasma, Sard, Sardine, Sardius

Definition of Chalcedony

1. n. A cryptocrystalline, translucent variety of quartz, having usually a whitish color, and a luster nearly like wax.

Definition of Chalcedony

1. Noun. A form of fine-grained quartz that is nearly transparent or has a milky translucence; it fractures conchoidally. ¹

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Definition of Chalcedony

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Chalcedony

chalasia
chalastic
chalaza
chalazae
chalazal
chalazas
chalaze
chalazes
chalazia
chalaziferous
chalazion
chalazions
chalcanthite
chalcedonic
chalcedonies
chalcedony (current term)
chalcid
chalcid fly
chalcid wasp
chalcidfly
chalcidology
chalcids
chalcis fly
chalco-
chalcoalumite
chalcocite
chalcocites
chalcocyanite
chalcogen
chalcogenide

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