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19 The strong stones that were the foundation of the city's wall were very beautiful. They had valuable jewels in them that were different colours. Each great stone had its own special jewel. They were called:

1. Jasper;

2. Sapphire;

3. Agate;

4. Emerald;

20 5. Onyx;

6. Carnelian;

7. Quartz;

8. Beryl;

9. Topaz;

10. Chrysoprase;[a]

11. Jacinth;

12. Amethyst.

21 The 12 gates were 12 pearls. They had used a single pearl to make each gate. The city's biggest street was made from pure gold. The light shone through it, as light shines through clean glass.

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  1. 21:20 ‘Chrysoprase’ or ‘Turquoise’