Banded gemstones Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 17, 2024 · 17-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between April 2014 and April 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 17, 2024 · 17-Across · 6 letters
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an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, July 23, 2017.ONYXES6 lettersanswer page
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