Amethyst

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	1.	(Min.) A variety of crystallized quartz, of a purple or bluish violet color, of different shades. It is much used as a jeweler's stone. Oriental amethyst the violet-blue variety of transparent crystallized corundum or sapphire.
	2.	(Her.) A purple color in a nobleman's escutcheon, or coat of arms.

Noun	1.	amethyst - a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
Adj.	1.	amethyst - of a moderate purple color

To see an amethyst in your dream, signifies contentment and satisfaction in business and love. It does not take much to make you happy. Although you may not be rich, you are completely satisfied with a modest income. To dream that you lose an amethyst, foretells of broken engagements and disappointments in love.chromatic