chalcedonies
- plural of chalcedony.
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Many coloured and variegated chalcedonies are cut and polished as ornamental stones, and are described under special headings.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
Ceraunia, engendered by the thunder, sparkled by the side of chalcedonies, which are a cure for poison.
From Salammbo by Flaubert, Gustave
There were rich red garnets, variegated jaspers, chalcedonies and agates of many hues mingled with rock-crystals.
From Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania by Gilson, Jewett Castello
Even precious stones are not wanting; garnets, topazes, tourmalines, amethysts, beryls, jaspers, and chalcedonies having been found.
From A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France by Duthie, William
But flint is the staple of the broad Culm Valley, under good, well-pastured loam; and here are chalcedonies and agate stones.
From Crocker's Hole From "Slain By The Doones" By R. D. Blackmore by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)
