Amethyst in Biblical History

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What is an Amethyst?
AM'ETHYST
Ex 39:12; Rev 21:20. A precious stone consisting of crystallized quartz, of a purple or bluish-violet color. Oriental amethyst, a variety of sapphire, is probably included under this latter name.

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