Amethyst

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1. Unclassified

A variety of crystallized quartz, of a purple or bluish violet color, of different shades. It is much used as a jeweler's stone.

2. Unclassified

A purple color in a nobleman's escutcheon, or coat of arms.

3. Noun

a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
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