chalcedony

/kælsɪˈdɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cryptocrystalline quartz, often white or blue, used in jewelry and decorative objects.

“The ancient Greeks prized chalcedony for its beauty and durability.”

Synonyms

  • agate
  • cryptocrystalline quartz

Antonyms

  • porphyry