a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
There, piled into enormous mounds that reached almost to the ceiling, were not only diamonds and emeralds and rubies but also sapphires, amethysts, topazes, moonstones, and garnets.
The Phantom Tollbooth
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica
She was looking at herself in the mirror, remembering the pale blue silk dress with the pink flowers and the gold necklace with rubies and opals.
Ruby Holler
a precious transparent stone that is typically a rich blue
On her left hand she wore a ring that was as simple as it was ostentatious—a single sapphire, bright and blue and round like an egg.
The Inquisitor's Tale
Normally, he would have shrugged off Nali’s comments, but then he had seen the footprint and the horned toad that wore a turquoise necklace.
Healer of the Water Monster
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