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