ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHALCEDONY
From Late Latin chalcēdōnius, from Greek khalkēdōn a precious stone (Revelation 21:19), perhaps named after Khalkēdōn Chalcedon, town in Asia Minor.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHALCEDONY»
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chalcedony in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
chalcedony and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Chalcedony is used by gemologists as a species name for all cryptocrystalline
quartzes (compare page 132, e.g., agate, petrified wood, chrysoprase,
bloodstone, jasper, carnelian, moss agate, onyx, and sard) as well as specifically
only the ...
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The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
The name Chalcedony may have been derived from the Greek port city of
Chalcedon. Varieties of Chalcedony were worked into jewelry and carvings by
the ancient civilizations in Egypt, Greece and Rome. As gems of antiquity, they
were ...
Robert Simmons, Naisha Ahsian, 2007
CHALCEDONY QUARTZ Chalcedony and crystalline quartz have the same
chemical composition, although chalcedony usually has greater amounts of
impurities. While crystalline quartz is generally a primary deposit, chalcedony is
usually a ...
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Raman Spectroscopy in Archaeology and Art History
Chalcedony has a large number of varieties (e.g. agate, chrysoprase, cornelian,
jasper, onyx and sard), defined by their colour (which often depends on some
chemical impurity) and/or some textural feature. RM cannot detect trace elements
...
Howell G. M. Edwards, John M. Chalmers, 2005
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Elements of Mineralogy: Adapted to the Use of Seminaries and ...
Color, milk white ; occurs in layers with chalcedony ; or sometimes encrusting or
penetrating it: opake, or as it runs into chalcedony, translucent ; hardness equal
to quartz ; lustre pearly : subject to disintegration. Obs. This is merely a white and
...
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The Seven Secrets of Crystal Talismans: How to Use Their ...
Class. IV—Transformer. Talismans. (continued). Common Name MINERAL
Bloodstone Chalcedony QUARTZ Blue Chalcedony Quartz Chalcedony QUARTZ
Blue Chrysoprase Chalcedony QUARTZ Blue Lace Agate Chalcedony QUARTZ
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Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery: Using Stones for ...
Sorcerers have long revered chalcedony as a stone having great protective
qualities. It protects travelers (especially sea- farers), guards against accidents,
and shields from psychic at- tack and all harmful spells dispatched by enemies.
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Precious-metal Mineralization in Hot Springs Systems, ...
The final silica event consists of two episodes of white to clear, banded
chalcedony veins and veinlets that are more restricted to north-northeast trending
fault zones than either the brown or black events. The early white chalcedony
veins ...
Joseph V. Tingley, Harold F. Bonham, 1986
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Sasanian Stamp Seals in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
... in to <1 Q 1:} E: Ellipsoid continued 41.160247 hematite 14X 14X 12 3 ha C 8(
a) 41.160.248 hematite 13 X 13 X 12 3 ca C 41.160.251 hematite 1l><7><11 5b
D 62.66.7 jasper (green) 14X 14X 10 9 bb B 4 (d) 8 (e) 41.160.264 chalcedony 9
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Christopher J. Brunner, 1978
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United States Geological Survey Professional Paper
about 1% miles west of Basin, Mont. The batholith is exposed about 3,000 feet
northeast of the mine but may underlie the volcanic rocks at the mine at a
relatively shallow depth. The vein consists of light-gray chalcedony in intensely
silicified, ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHALCEDONY»
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chalcedony is used in the context of the following news items.
Van Cleef & Arpels' Watery Haute Joaillerie Masterpieces
Boasting a light blue-gray chalcedony cabochon of 23.64 carats as its centerpiece, the piece intricately renders the fairy's hair (curvilinear ... «Blouinartinfo UK, Jul 15»
Announcement: Azimuth, by Arshad Ahsanuddin
This is the Confederation Navy Destroyer Chalcedony. Your transponder is offline in a high-density traffic pattern. Do you require assistance?" «Gayapolis, Jul 15»
Van Cleef & Arpels' high jewellery cruise collection makes waves
As the waves rolled and the spray rose, my mind's eye went back to the jewels: the little sea fairy resting on a reef of chalcedony with diamond ... «Vogue Australia, Jun 15»
Why Fabergé never goes out of style
... also created a miniature ostrich from a single piece of striated agate, and a chalcedony dormouse with sapphire eyes and platinum whiskers. «Macleans.ca, Jun 15»
Shop Local: Delphine Gallery marks its sweet 16
... gemstones, druzy quartz, moonstone, amazonite, chalcedony and more – all considered to have inherent meaning and healing properties. «Chestnut Hill Local, Jun 15»
Robert Simmons on 'The Book Of Stones'
Black Onlxyis a variety of Chalcedony. On the subtle energy level, it is a stone of inner strength. It enhances one's endurance and persistence, ... «Examiner.com, Jun 15»
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Lakeland Gem Club: Kelley Laughlin from Northwoods Geology Club will talk about the chalcedony group of minerals. 6:30 p.m., Church of the ... «Starjournalnow, Jun 15»
PREVIEW: Top 10 Lots at Christie's Important Jewels Sale
Elsewhere, a gold cuff bracelet, by Tiffany & Co., also evokes the period with its center of a rectangular-shaped green chalcedony hoop, framed ... «BLOUIN ARTINFO, Jun 15»
Christie's announces highlights for Important Jewels sale
... by Cartier, a coloured diamond, diamond emerald and enamel Tiger and Cuba Chalcedony, diamond and gold cuff bracelet by Tiffany & Co. «Diamond World Magazine, Jun 15»
Rita Awn's poetic, delicate creations
Yellow chalcedony paraded on one necklace with clear rock crystals and peridot, while aquamarine, prehnite, amethyst, and red jade were ... «The Daily Star, Jun 15»
