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CHALCEDONIC QUARTZ [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A translucent and dull leek-green variety of chalcedonic quartz.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Variété de quartz vert, utilisée comme gemme de valeur modique.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Geology
DEF

Of or relating to chalcedony.

CONT

Quartz and various carbonate minerals constitute the most abundant non-sulphide cement. Silica, usually chalcedonic, is... more abundant than carbonate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Géologie
DEF

Qui ressemble à la calcédoine.

CONT

Rubis calcédonieux, à taches laiteuses.

Spanish

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