chalcedony

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

calcedony ruby garnet jade jasper topaz quartz sapphire beryl clay crystal diamond graphite mica agate
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Antonyms

neutral achromatic

Hypernyms

quartz mineral transparent gem

Hyponyms

agate onyx sardine heliotrope cornelian plasma

Related terms

calcedon

Phrases with the word

green chalcedony blue chalcedony

Derivatives

chalcedonies

Examples

Landscape agate is chalcedony with a number of different mineral impurities making the stone resemble landscapes. Source: Internet

Many semi-precious gemstones are in fact forms of chalcedony. Source: Internet

The more notable varieties of chalcedony are as follows: Agate Agate Agate is a variety of chalcedony characterized by either transparency or color patterns, such as multi-colored curved or angular banding. Source: Internet

The color of chalcedony sold commercially is often enhanced by dyeing or heating. Source: Internet

This is thought to be because chalcedony is extremely finely grained (cryptocrystalline), and so has a very high surface area to volume ratio. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chalcedonic chalcedonite chalcedonius chalcedonyx chalcenteric chalcenterous