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Chalcedony
see synonyms of chalcedonyNoun
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Chalcedony
see synonyms of chalcedonynoun plural -nies
a microcrystalline often greyish form of quartz with crystals arranged in parallel fibres: a gemstone. Formula: SiO2
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Chalcedony
see synonyms of chalcedony nounWord forms: plural chalˈcedonies
a type of quartz with a waxy luster and microscopic crystals often forming colorful, parallel bands
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Chalcedony
see synonyms of chalcedonyn. pl. chal·ced·o·nies also cal·ced·o·nies
A translucent to transparent milky or grayish quartz with distinctive microscopic crystals arranged in slender fibers in parallel bands.
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