Amethyst : Gemoptions Jewelry!, Christian Faith & Fashion Jewelry

Amethyst Gemstone Information. *Information Loose gemstones * Jewelry links** Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February and the gemstone for the 4th and 6th wedding anniversary. It is derived from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate", which led to the belief that drinking wine from an amethyst cup would prevent drunkenness. Amethyst was thought to protect soldiers, ensure victory, aid hunters, protect against diseases, control evil thoughts, and quicken ones intelligence. It is considered to be a surface cure for headaches and toothaches; and is also used to increase spirituality.
ENHANCEMENT CODE E Click to view AGTA code. PROPERTIES Refractive Index 1.544-1.553 Hardness = 7 (Moh's Scale) Specific Gravity = 2.66 Species - Quartz. Optic Character - Double Refraction. Phenomena - None. WARNINGS FOR CARE Ultrasonic: Usually safe. Steamer: Risky. Heat: Poor; color change may occur with heat. Chemicals that harm: Hydrofluoric acid, ammonium fluoride.	Crystal Structure Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal), compact. MAJOR SOURCES Africa, South America	Birthstones
		January	Garnet
		February	Amethyst
		March	Aquamarine
		April	Diamond
		May	Emerald
		June	Pearl or Alexandrite
		July	Ruby
		August	Peridot
		September	Sapphire
		October	Opal or Tourmaline
		November	Topaz or Citrine
		December	Blue Topaz or Zircon

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Amethyst