Meaning Of The Word Sardonyx

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sardonyx in American English
a variety of onyx made up of alternating layers of white chalcedony and sard, used as a gem, esp. in making cameos
noun: a chalcedony that is used for cameos and has sard and chalcedony of another color, usually white, arranged in straight parallel bands

sardonyx in British English
noun: a variety of chalcedony with alternating reddish-brown and white parallel bands, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO2

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