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AMETHYST![]() The finest quality amethyst is medium to medium dark in tone, vivid in intensity, and purple, reddish purple to bluish purple in hue. Amethyst is the most valuable transparent, coarse-grained variety of the silica mineral quartz that is valued as a semi-precious gem for its violet color. It contains more iron oxide Fe2O3 than any other variety of quartz, and experts believe that its color arises from its iron content. Other theories attribute the color to contained manganese or hydrocarbons. Amethyst is the birthstone of Aquarius (Water Bearer): Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Amethyst is said to magnify psychic abilities and right-brain activity, strengthen immunity, while energizing and purifying the blood. Amethyst is also said to relieve headaches, improve blood sugar imbalance. Amethyst is said to foster healing and selflessness, and is associated with increased nobility, spiritual awareness, meditation, balance, psychic abilities, inner peace, and positive transformation. Amethyst is often given as a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind. It is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Siberia, Canada, India, Bolivia, and Argentina and some African countries. Zambia being a significant source for amethyst. Generally, amethyst from South America tends to be available in larger sizes than African amethyst but amethyst from Africa has the reputation for having better, more saturated, color in small sizes. Very dark amethyst, mostly in small sizes, is also mined in Australia. |
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