Chalcedony

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

(Rev. 21:19)—the precious stone forming the third foundation of the wall of the New Jerusalem. The ancient Greek name probably denoted a variety within the quartz family, but its exact color and mineral identity cannot be established with certainty. The source’s claim that the stone was discovered at Chalcedon during the ecumenical council is unsupported.

Scripture cited

Revelation 21:19

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