adjective
- of, relating to, or containing chalcedony; resembling chalcedony in appearance or properties
Usage: technical; geology
Examples
- The chalcedonic deposits in the rock formation were identified through microscopic analysis.
- Geologists examined the chalcedonic layers to understand the mineral composition of the cliff face.
- The chalcedonic nodules found in the limestone were prized by collectors.
- This chalcedonic material exhibits the characteristic translucency of microcrystalline quartz.