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chalcedony
chal·ced·o·ny [ kal sédd'nee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
form of quartz: a translucent or grayish semiprecious stone that is a variety of banded quartz. Use: gems, ornaments.
[13th century. < Latin c(h)alcedonius< Greek khalkēdōn, mystical stone]

chal·ce·don·ic [ kàlssə dónnik ] adjective
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