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amethystVariety of quartz, SiO2, coloured violet by the presence of small quantities of impurities such as manganese or iron; used as a semi-precious stone. Amethysts are found chiefly in the Ural Mountains, India, the USA, Uruguay, and Brazil. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Marilla wore her amethyst brooch to church that day as usual. Therefore, to put an end to his look of an inquisitor which it was necessary to get rid of at all events, as, at any price, a general extinguishes a battery which annoys him, Aramis stretched forth his beautiful white hand, upon which sparkled the amethyst of the pastoral ring; he cut the air with sign of the cross, and poured out his benediction upon his two friends. The low westering sun shone right on the shoulders of the old Binton Hills, turning the unconscious sheep into bright spots of light; shone on the windows of the cottage too, and made them a-flame with a glory beyond that of amber or amethyst. |
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