amethyst crystal
pearl & amethyst choker
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| composition | silicon dioxide |
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| name source | from the Greek word amethustos, meaning "not drunken" (possibly due to either a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, or that the color of some amethysts are wine-like) |
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| other accepted names | amethystine quartz, baccusstein, haaramethyst |
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| historical aliases | "the bishop's stone," "the dream stone" (Hebrew) |
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| folkloric aliases | "stone of spirituality and contentment," "the addict's stone" |
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| color | wide range of purple shades |
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| color source | tiny amounts of iron and aluminum |
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| significant sources | common throughout the world |
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| MOH scale | 7 |
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| care and treatment | Amethyst can be cleaned in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. Beware of wearing amethyst for long periods in bright sunlight. Amethyst is often heat-treated to achieve a particular shade of color -- and prolonged exposure to sun, over time, can affect the color. |
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