Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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How do you spot real chalcedony in the field? In this YouTube Short, I show the clues rockhounds look for, including soft translucence, a waxy surface, scattered chips, and the difference between chalcedony worth picking up and common look-alikes. A quick field guide for finding chalcedony in Arizona desert washes.

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