Kind Of Quartz Used As A Gem Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is AMETHYST which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: AMETHYST

Updated: July 30, 2024

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	noun • a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone adjective satellite • of a moderate purple color
	47%	12		Quartz varieties like rose quartz or smoky quartz
	adjective satellite • used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
	38%	4		Variety of quartz, used as a gem
	noun • a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony

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We think the answer is "" which means:

noun

• A transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone

adjective satellite

• Of a moderate purple color

adjective

• Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone

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