Agate and Calcedony

Agate

Agate noun - An impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles.
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Synonyms for Agate

Calcedony and agate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Calcedony" instead a noun "Agate".

Calcedony

Calcedony noun - A milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz.
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Synonyms for Calcedony

Agate and calcedony are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Agate" with "Calcedony", this nouns are similar.

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