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 home learning library amethyst
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Fast Facts
| Amethyst is one of the most prized and most interesting members of the quartz family. |
| Ancient Romans believed that if one drank amethysts with their wine, they would not become inebriated, and many of the small goblets from that era are made from amethysts. |
| Valued by the ancient Egyptians, the Hebrews and even the Christian Church, amethyst has played a key role in cultures throughout history. |
 Amethyst is found in a range of colors from violet to pale red-violet.
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Amethyst is the most highly valued and recognizable gemstone of the quartz family. Its affordable pricing makes it a perennially popular choice. It is found in a range of colors from violet to pale red-violet. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, amethyst is 7. Its primary sources include Brazil (Rio Granda, Para), Madagascar, Zambia, Uruguay, Burma (Myanmar), India, Canada, Mexico, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka and the United States (Arizona).
Color
Amethyst is found in a range of colors from violet to pale red-violet.
 
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| Learn more about this and other gemstones, by reading one of the many fine gemstone books available from Jewelry Television®. |
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