chalcedony

noun chal·ce·do·ny \ kal-ˈse-dᵊn-ē , chal- ; ˈkal-sə-ˌdō-nē , ˈchal- , -ˌdä- \

Definition of chalcedony

plural chalcedonies

: a translucent variety of quartz of various colors and waxy luster

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chalcedonic

play \ˌkal-sə-ˈdä-nik\ adjective

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Recent Examples of chalcedony from the Web

The Rose collection features rings in white chalcedony, diamonds, and sapphires ($29,000) and necklaces in pink opal and amethyst (price on request), as well as watches and bracelets.

— stellene volandes, Town & Country, "Ring Around the Roses," 4 Jan. 2013
On this chalcedony intaglio from Greece, circa the 2nd or 3rd century BC, a nymph ties up her hair in a ribbon.

— Vogue, "Dior, De Beers, and Repossi, Oh My! A Virtual Tour Through the Fall 2017 High Jewelry Collections," 7 July 2017

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