Monday 21 February 2011
Amethyst
Birthstone for: FebruaryColor: Purple/Violet
Mohs Scale of Hardness: 7
Chemical Formula: Silica (silicone dioxide, SiO2)
Can be found in: Brazil, South Korea, Austria, Russia, India, United States, Canada
Did You Know.....
Ancient Greeks and Romans would wear amethyst and even make their wine goblets out of amethyst because they believed that the stone would help prevent a state of "drunkenness" (I should remember this for St. Patty's Day!!!). Throughout history, it was also thought to be helpful in addiction recovery. Amethyst was believed to have various healing purposes such as hearing disorders (I wonder if it would work on my husband then???). One variation of Greek mythology was that, "Dionysus", the god of intoxication, and of wine, was pursuing a maiden named "Amethystos", who refused his affections. Amethystos prayed to the gods to remain virginal, a prayer which the goddess Artemis answered, turning her into a white stone. Humbled by Amethystos' desire to remain "innocent", Dionysus poured wine over the stone as an offering, dyeing the crystals purple.
***The amethyst geode shown in the picture on the right, is for sale. Please contact us directly for details!!
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