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AGATESGemstones that are a translucent variety of microcrystalline quartz (6)
SAPPHIRESGemstones that are often blue
CHALCEDONYName of a family of microcrystalline quartz stones ranging from the reddish-brown carnelian, fire agate and jasper to the blue-cheese-coloured moss agate and the black onyx (10)
CHERTA compact rock consisting essentially of microcrystalline quartz
JINGLEMetallic sound of bells or coins; a tambourine zill; a catchy rhythmic slogan or tune; or, a translucent shiny capiz shell used for jewellery (6)
ACROSSSome of those pointing to a solution that are a curse? (6)
OLIVESOily fruits that are a traditional ingredient of a salad nicoise (6)
CLOCHEFrom the French meaning "bell", a translucent cover for protecting plants from frost (6)
PEARLSGemstones that come from living creatures
ZIRCONA translucent gemstone
STODGEFoods Tod gets that are a bit heavy to eat (6)
AMENRASix letters that are a name for an Egyptian god
ALABASTERA fine-grained, white, opaque or translucent variety of gypsum, often used for statues (9)
EMERALDHard translucent variety of the mineral beryl coloured green by chromium, valued as a gem (7)
CARNELIANRed or reddish-yellow translucent variety of chalcedony (9)
ONYXTranslucent variety of chalcedony (4)
DOLOThis cultivar of Sambucus nigra is a translucent mineral consisting of a carbonate of calcium and magnesium! (4,4)
MITEThis cultivar of Sambucus nigra is a translucent mineral consisting of a carbonate of calcium and magnesium! (4,4)
PERIDOTOne of the few gemstones that naturally occur in a single color (olive green)
OPALA translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color.