Aquifer Open Bible Dictionary (2026) · CC BY-SA 4.0 EN
Chalcedony
Chalcedony is a form of quartz. It can have many colors, but it is often gray or milky white. Agate is a type of chalcedony. Agate often has visible bands, layers, or cloudy patterns in different colors.
Chalcedony was the third foundation stone of the New Jerusalem in John’s vision (Revelation 21:19).
See also Minerals and Metals; Precious Stones.