cornelian

/kɔrˈniljən/
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Other forms: cornelians

Definitions of cornelian
  1. noun
    a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
    synonyms: carnelian
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    type of:
    calcedony, chalcedony
    a milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz
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