Definition of Cacholong. Meaning of Cacholong. Synonyms of Cacholong

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Definition of Cacholong

Cacholong
Cacholong Cach"o*long, n. [F. cacholong, said to be from Cach, the name of a river in Bucharia + cholon, a Calmuck word for stone; or fr. a Calmuck word meaning ``beautiful stone'] (Min.) An opaque or milk-white chalcedony, a variety of quartz; also, a similar variety of opal.

Meaning of Cacholong from wikipedia

- Cacholong, also known as Kalmuck agate, is a form of common opal, although it is often mistaken for agate or chalcedony. A milky white colour with a Mohs...
- enveloped in a large towel or rug. Materials: Beloretsk quartz, agate, cacholong, red jasper, petrified wood, gold-plated silver, silver, sapphire and...
- example of an opal with an insect inclusion Minerals portal Biogenic silica Cacholong Foil opal – metal foil sometimes used to create reflection and sparkle...
- are sometimes also referred to as 'foil opals' by jewelry collectors. Cacholong Synthetic gemstones Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide...