·- A purple color in a nobleman's escutcheon, or coat of arms.
II. Amethyst ·- A variety of crystallized quartz, of a purple or bluish violet color, of different shades. It is much used as a jeweler's stone.
One of the precious stones in the breastplate of the high priest (Ex. 28:19; 39:12), and in the foun...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Heb. achlamah) a subspecies of quartz of a bluish-violet color. Mention is made of this precious st...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary