The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SARDONYX
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What does SARDONYX mean?
SARDONYX noun- A gemstone having bands of red sard; a variety of onyx or chalcedony.
- A tincture of sanguine colour when the blazoning is done by precious stones.