| "The signature February birthstone is | | | | generally medium or pale colors. These |
| amethyst which is characterized by its | | | | amethysts are commonly cut. In Rio |
| many variations of purple. When amethyst | | | | Grande de Sul, Brazil you can find |
| is subjected to extreme heat it changes | | | | amethyst stones from large volcanic |
| color to a yellow colored amethyst | | | | rocks and is generally big. |
| referred to as burnt amethyst. | | | | North Carolina, USA offers some |
| Amethyst is made up of several different | | | | beautiful blue-violet colored amethysts. |
| varieties of quartz mineral. Amethyst | | | | Maine, USA used to hold amethysts but |
| comes from the Greek word amethystos | | | | they aren't for distribution any more. |
| which means sober. It is common belief | | | | Amethyst is thought to have powerful |
| that the name was made after the color | | | | calming effects on the owner. It is |
| of wine. | | | | believed to enhance a person's ability |
| You are able to mine amethyst is South | | | | to learn new ideas quicker. It is can |
| American countries that include Brazil, | | | | help you stabilize you mind and balance |
| Uruguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. You are | | | | of emotional, mental, and physical |
| also able to mine it in African | | | | states. |
| countries such as Zambia, Argentina, and | | | | Amethyst is commonly known for being the |
| Namibia. | | | | gemstone for those who are the zodiac |
| There are a few key locations you can | | | | signs Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, and |
| find certain amethyst. In Guerrero, | | | | Capricorn. It also symbolizes the |
| Mexico you can find dark deep purple | | | | gemstone for the 17th wedding |
| amethysts, known to be one of the most | | | | anniversary. |
| precious in the world. Also in Vera | | | | These stones are beautiful and colorful, |
| Cruz, Mexico you can find pale | | | | and for that reason usually pretty |
| crystallized amethysts that have grown | | | | expensive. Amethyst has been cherished |
| in light colored rocks. | | | | for quite some time, dating back as far |
| In Maraba, Brazil the crystal is | | | | as 25,000 years ago. |