chalcedony

/kælˈsɛdəni/
noun
  1. A type of quartz that is usually white, gray, or blue and has a waxy shine; often used in jewelry and decorative objects.
    • She wore a necklace made of polished chalcedony beads.
    • Geologists found a large deposit of chalcedony in the desert.
    • The ancient bowl was carved from a single piece of blue chalcedony.
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