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Chalcedony: meaning, definitions and examples

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chalcedony

 

[ kal-หˆse-dษ™-nฤ“ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gemstone variety

Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, consisting of very fine intergrowths of quartz and moganite. It has a waxy luster and is often found in a variety of colors, including blue, white, grey, and brown. The substance has been used in jewelry and decorative art for centuries, appreciated for its aesthetic qualities and durability. Chalcedony is prized not only for its beauty but also for its historical significance in various cultures as a talisman or gemstone with protective properties.

Synonyms

gemstone, quartz, silica

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful chalcedony pendant.
  • Chalcedony is often used in carved sculptures.
  • The shop had a stunning collection of chalcedony rings.

Translations

Translations of the word "chalcedony" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calcedรดnia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเฅเค•เฅ‡เคกเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chalcedon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kalcedon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะปั†ะตะดะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chalcedon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใ‚ปใƒ‰ใƒ‹ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chalcรฉdoine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calcedonia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalcedon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ์„ธ๋ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูƒุงู„ุณูŠุฏูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chalcedon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chalcedรณnia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌ่…Š็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ halcedon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalsedรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะปั†ะตะดะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒชแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xalcedon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calcedonia

Word origin

The term 'chalcedony' originated from the Latin 'chalcedonius' and the ancient Greek 'chalkedon', which referred to a town in Asia Minor named Chalcedon, now part of modern Turkey. This town was known for its extensive deposits of the stone. The nature of the stone and its significant presence in ancient artifacts led to its name being derived from the locale. Various civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, valued chalcedony for its beauty and believed it held protective properties. It was often carved into cameos and intaglios due to its relative softness and ease of work. During the Renaissance, chalcedony was a popular choice for rings, pendants, and other forms of jewelry, symbolizing status and refinement. Today, chalcedony remains notable in both jewelry making and its historical usage in metaphysical practices, where it is associated with calming energy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,634, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.