1. Of a moderate purple colour

1. A transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone

Derived forms: amethysts

See also: amethystine, chromatic

Type of: quartz, transparent gem

Encyclopedia: Amethyst Amethyst, Princess of Gem World Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld

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