carnelian
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car·nel·ian 
[kahr-neel-yuhn] Pronunciation Key
[kahr-neel-yuhn] Pronunciation Key –noun
| a red or reddish variety of chalcedony, used in jewelry. |
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car·nel·ian
(kär-nēl'yən) Pronunciation Key
(click for larger image in new window) n. A pale to deep red or reddish-brown variety of clear chalcedony, used in jewelry. [Middle English corneline, from Old French, from cornel, cornel, from Latin cornus.] |
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| carnelian | |
noun | |
| a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony |
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Carnelian Bay, CA Zip code(s): 96140
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Carnelian
Car*nel"ian\, n. [For carnelian; influenced by L. carneus fleshy, of flesh, because of its flesh red color. See Cornellan.] (Min.) A variety of chalcedony, of a clear, deep red, flesh red, or reddish white color. It is moderately hard, capable of a good polish, and often used for seals.
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