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chalcedony in German

chalcedony in German is Chalcedon, Chalzedon — chalcedony means a fine-grained form of quartz that is almost transparent or has a milky sheen and breaks with a smooth, curved fracture.

chalcedony in German

Chalcedon
noun
A form of fine-grained quartz that is nearly transparent or has a milky translucence; it fractures conchoidally.
Chalzedon
noun
A form of fine-grained quartz that is nearly transparent or has a milky translucence; it fractures conchoidally.

What does "chalcedony" mean?

  1. noun A fine-grained form of quartz that is almost transparent or has a milky sheen and breaks with a smooth, curved fracture.
    "The pendant was carved from a piece of blue chalcedony."
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chalcedony in a sentence

  • The pendant was carved from a piece of blue chalcedony.
  • Collectors prize chalcedony for its soft, waxy luster.

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What is "chalcedony" in German?
"chalcedony" in German is Chalcedon, Chalzedon. chalcedony means: A fine-grained form of quartz that is almost transparent or has a milky sheen and breaks with a smooth, curved fracture.
How do you use "chalcedony" in a sentence?
Example: "The pendant was carved from a piece of blue chalcedony." In German, "chalcedony" is Chalcedon, Chalzedon.
Are there other ways to say "chalcedony" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "chalcedony": Chalcedon, Chalzedon.
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