February Birthstone - Amethyst |
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Crystal Structure: hexagonal Chemical Composition: Transparent Quartz - Silicon Dioxide, SiO2 Hardness: 7 MOHS |
Refractive Index: 1.5 Colors: deep violet to pale purple | |
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The February birthstone is Amethyst known earlier as Jasper.Amethyst, the Gemstone of Sobriety, has long been the favorite of spiritualists the world over, from the Buddha and Tibetan Llamas to Catholic Bishops. NameThe name comes from the Greek word amethystos, which means not drunkRelated Pages:
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