| amethyst | | |
| n. (substance) | 1. amethyst | a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone. |
| ~ quartz | a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities. |
| ~ transparent gem | a gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion. |
| adj. | 2. amethyst | of a moderate purple color. |
| ~ chromatic | being or having or characterized by hue. |
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