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Chalcedony

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

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A precious stone, resembling the agate; of various colors, but often a light brown or blue, Revelation 21:19 . It is found in most parts of the world, though named after Chalcedon in Bithynia opposite Constantinople; and is much used as a material for cups, vases, and other articles of taste. Carnelian is said to be one of its varieties.

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Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Chalcedony'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ats/​c/chalcedony.html. 1859.
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