oriental amethyst
noun
: a purple corundum used as a gem
Due to the Asiatic origin of the stones, the yellow variety is sometimes called 'Oriental topaz', the dark green 'Oriental emerald', and the purple 'Oriental amethyst'.—
H. Newman, An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, 1981
H. Newman, An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, 1981Dictionary Entries Near oriental amethyst
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