Chalcedony
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Chalcedony, [N] [E]
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Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Chalcedony,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".. 1901.
only in ( Revelation 21:19 ) The name is applied in modern mineralogy to one of the varieties of agate. It is generally translucent and exhibits a great variety of colors. So named because it was found near the ancient Chalcedon, near Constantinople.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Chalcedony,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".