Shiny black gemstone that often has parallel bands Crossword Clue

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Shiny black gemstone that often has parallel bands Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PARALLEL (noun)
1. something having the property of being analogous to something else
2. an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
PARALLEL (verb)
1. duplicate or match
2. make or place parallel to something
PARALLEL (adjective)
1. being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
2. of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
GEMSTONE (noun)
1. a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry

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