* a ligure.
{Leshem,} the ligure, the same as the jacinth, or hyacinth, a
precious stone of a deep red, with a considerable tinge of
yellow. Theophrastus and Pliny say it resembles the
carbuncle, of a brightness sparkling like fire.
* an agate.
{Shevo,} the agate, a semi-pellucid compound gem, formed of
different simple minerals, as chalcedony, cornelian, jasper.
horn-stone, quartz, amethyst, opal, etc.; joined irregularly
or in layers. It is of a white, reddish, yellowish, or
greenish ground; and so variously figured in its substance as
to represent plants, trees, animals, and other objects.
* an amethyst.
{Achlamah,} an amethyst, a transparent gem, composed of a
strong blue and deep red; and according as either prevails,
affording different tinges of purple, sometimes approaching
to violet, and sometimes even fading to a pale rose colour.
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