A violet or purple precious stone (8)

I believe the answer is:

amethyst

(Other definitions for amethyst that I've seen before include "Purplish gemstone" , "Transparent bluish quartz" , "rock" , "February gemstone" , "what's in ring" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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