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     * 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.