amethyst
Sign in to saveAmethyst is a violet variety of quartz. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. Amethyst, a semiprecious stone, is often used in jewelry. It occurs mostly in association with calcite, quartz, smoky quartz, hematite, pyrite, fluorite, goethite, agate, and chalcedony.
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Amethyst is a violet-colored variety of quartz that is commonly used in jewelry and other decorative items. Historically valued by ancient Greeks who believed it prevented intoxication, amethyst remains a popular semiprecious stone found alongside various other minerals in nature.
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- Amethyst cluster from Artigas, Uruguay
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Article
15 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Structure
- Hue and tone
- Geographic distribution
- History
- Synthetic amethyst
- Cultural history
- Ancient Greece
- Other cultural associations
- Value
- Handling and care
- Footnotes
- See also
- References
- External links
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. Amethyst, a semiprecious stone, is often used in jewelry. It occurs mostly in association with calcite, quartz, smoky quartz, hematite, pyrite, fluorite, goethite, agate, and chalcedony.
== Etymology == The name comes from the Koine Greek from - , "not" and (Ancient Greek) / (Modern Greek), "intoxicate", a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness.