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chalcedony

/kal-sed-n-ee, kal-suh-doh-nee/US // kælˈsɛd n i, ˈkæl səˌdoʊ ni //UK // (kælˈsɛdənɪ) //

玉髓

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural chal·ced·o·nies.

    • : a microcrystalline, translucent variety of quartz, often milky or grayish.

Examples

  • Chalcedony, apparently from amygdaloid of the trap formation, was also found at Port Warrender.

  • Quartz crystals, with chalcedony, from nodules in amygdaloid.

  • Red, somewhat slaty jasper, mixed with quartz and chalcedony, and containing specular iron ore.

  • Hard sandstone, trap or graacke, jasper and chalcedony, appear occasionally; some almost transparent.

  • A chalcedony made the wearer lucky at law, increased the vigour of one's body, and prevented illusions of the devil.