calcedon
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Any common mineral, such as chalcedony or calcite, that is found as an intrusion or…Any common mineral, such as chalcedony or calcite, that is found as an intrusion or vein in another stone, especially in a precious stone.
Meaning
2 senses(dated)Any common mineral, such as chalcedony or calcite, that is found as an intrusion or vein in another stone, especially in a precious stone.
The bass lute, an instrument used by baroque composers (notably Telemann).
Origin
See chalcedony.See chalcedony.
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