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/ˈaməTHəst/,
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amethysts, plural;
  1. A precious stone consisting of a violet or purple variety of quartz

  2. A violet or purple color

  1. a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
  2. of a moderate purple color
  3. Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- ("not") and μέθυστος methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness; the ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking ...
  4. The color amethyst is a moderate, transparent violet. Its name is derived from the stone amethyst, a form of quartz. Though the color of natural amethyst varies from purple to yellow, the amethyst color referred to here is the moderate purple color most commonly associated with amethyst stones. ...
  5. Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld is the name of three comic book series published by DC Comics in the 1980s. The series tells of a teenage girl named Amy Winston who discovers that she is in fact the orphaned princess from the magical Gemworld. ...
  6. USS Amethyst (PYc-3), formerly named Samona II, was a yacht in the United States Navy and served as a patrol boat during World War II.
  7. (Am'-eth-yst) The term applied to the color called purpure when describing the armorial bearings of peers.
  8. [Ex.28: 19 and 39: 12; Rev.21: 20] A relatively deep blue gemstone. Used in jewelry and ornamentations. Very much still a favorite stone today.
  9. a semi-precious stone, formerly used to express purpure
  10. One of the precious stones in the breastplate of the high priest (Exo 28:19; Exo 39:12), and in the foundation of the New Jerusalem (Rev 21:20). ...
  11. The most valuable variety of quartz. Amethysts exhibit a rich, purple color and were once believed to possess supernatural powers. They are also often associated with royalty and great wealth. Found primarily in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Australia and parts of the United States.
  12. Colour: purple. Boasting the famed colour of royalty, amethyst sets the colour standard for all purple gems. Long been prized, amethyst has been included in royal collections from ancient Egypt to the British crown jewels. Mined in India Sri Lanka and South America. February Birthstone [Aquarius.]
  13. (protection, controls all types of harmful behaviour, increases spiritual  awareness, calms and soothes)
  14. An ornament of gold, silver or other material worn around the ankle in the same manner as a bracelet is on the wrist.
  15. A gemstone found in shades from pale lavender to deep purple.  A crystallized quartz found in Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Ceylon and the U.S.
  16. Bringer of dreams and visions. Protection against being carried away by spiritual elation or inner influences. Healing.
  17. is a variety of quartz and displays shades of purple, lilac or mauve. It is thought to instill a serious mind and balance the energies of the intellectual, emotional and physical bodies.
  18. A variety of crystalline quartz occurring in colors that range from a pale violet to a deep, intense purple. Gemstones cut from this material range from translucent to opaque. The finest of this February birthstone comes from the Ural Mountains near Siberia, regions in Brazil, and in Uruguay.
  19. (n) a gemstone of the quartz family, usually found in hues of violet and purple. [buy Amethyst at Mochishop]
  20. An opaque to transparent quartz in all shades of purple. The most valuable color is a rich dark purple with a hint of blue flash, but another variety that is gaining popularity is a light pinkish purple known as "Rose de France" amethyst. ...
  21. A quartz gemstone that ranges in color from clear purple to bluish violet. Amethyst is February's birthstone and is said to bring the wearer luck, constancy and protect against magic. Amethyst rates 7 on the Mohs hardness scale making it an excellent gemstone for everyday wear.
  22. Increases vivid dreams, relieves depression, promotes calm, serenity, and spirituality. Helps with addiction and stress.
  23. is an extremely sought-after gem which has been valued by many civilizations since antiquity. A variety of vitreous quartz, amethyst often forms dramatic prismatic crystals which are often formed into jewelry without being cut. Brazil and Uruguay are common sources of high quality amethyst. ...
  24. A magickal stone whose qualities are that of courage, spiritual development, and psychic or psionic growth.
  25. A gemstone used in some of our jewelry.  It is usually violet or pale red-violet in color.  Rated a 7 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness (see definition).  It is the birthstone for February.