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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Amethyst
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Amethyst, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about this gemstone and birthstone will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults. It is a wise person who learns about the gem before you buy jewelry.

Interesting Facts about Amethyst are as follows:

  • Fact 1 - Definition: The Amethyst is a member of the Quartz (silicon dioxide) family of a purple or bluish violet color

  • Fact 2 - The origin of the name Amethyst is derived from the Greek word "amethystos" which means "remedy against drunkenness". This is because the ancients believed that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness.
  • Fact 3 - The most common color of Amethyst is purple
  • Fact 4 - The Amethyst is the birthstone of the month of February which relates to the Zodiac Sign of Aquarius. Aquarius dates: January 21 - February 19
  • Fact 5 - The alternative Birthstones for Aquarius are Garnets and Jasper
  • Fact 6 - The symbolism associated with Amethyst is as follows:

    • Stability

    • Peace
    • Balance
    • Courage
    • Inner strength
  • Fact 7 - Amethyst are also the Wedding anniversary gemstone and are given as gifts for the 4th and 6th year of marriage
  • Fact 8 - Amethyst come in a range of shades including purple, reddish purple to bluish purple
  • Fact 9 - The color of Amethyst is mainly determined and caused by the gem's selective absorption of certain wavelengths of light called the body color.
  • Fact 10 - The colors of the Amethyst gem consist of three components, the hue, tone and saturation:

    • The Hue which gives the first impression of the color

    • The Tone which relates to the the lightness or darkness of the color of the Amethyst ranging from light to medium to dark
    • The saturation which relates to the intensity of the Ruby's color, which is measured from dull to strong to vivid
  • Fact 11 - The Amethyst is a member of the Quartz family. Quartz goes by a variety of different names including Agate, Onyx, Jasper, Tiger's eye, Citrine, Bloodstones and Carnelian
  • Fact 12 - All gemstones, including Amethyst, are graded by color, cut, clarity and carat weight
  • Fact 13 - The tradition of giving gifts of birthstone jewelry containing Amethyst dates back many hundreds of years
  • Fact 14 - There are specific birthstones and gemstones, such as Amethyst, which are traditionally given according to the month that a person is born
  • Fact 15 - Pure crystals of Amethyst are used as gemstones. The Crystal structure of Amethyst is Hexagonal

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