| The signature February birthstone is amethyst which is | | | | colors. These amethysts are commonly cut. In Rio |
| characterized by its many variations of purple. When | | | | Grande de Sul, Brazil you can find amethyst stones |
| amethyst is subjected to extreme heat it changes | | | | from large volcanic rocks and is generally big. |
| color to a yellow colored amethyst referred to as | | | | North Carolina, USA offers some beautiful blue-violet |
| burnt amethyst. | | | | colored amethysts. Maine, USA used to hold |
| Amethyst is made up of several different varieties of | | | | amethysts but they aren't for distribution any more. |
| quartz mineral. Amethyst comes from the Greek word | | | | Amethyst is thought to have powerful calming effects |
| amethystos which means sober. It is common belief | | | | on the owner. It is believed to enhance a person's |
| that the name was made after the color of wine. | | | | ability to learn new ideas quicker. It is can help you |
| You are able to mine amethyst is South American | | | | stabilize you mind and balance of emotional, mental, |
| countries that include Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, and | | | | and physical states. |
| Argentina. You are also able to mine it in African | | | | Amethyst is commonly known for being the gemstone |
| countries such as Zambia, Argentina, and Namibia. | | | | for those who are the zodiac signs Pisces, Virgo, |
| There are a few key locations you can find certain | | | | Aquarius, and Capricorn. It also symbolizes the |
| amethyst. In Guerrero, Mexico you can find dark deep | | | | gemstone for the 17th wedding anniversary. |
| purple amethysts, known to be one of the most | | | | These stones are beautiful and colorful, and for that |
| precious in the world. Also in Vera Cruz, Mexico you | | | | reason usually pretty expensive. Amethyst has been |
| can find pale crystallized amethysts that have grown | | | | cherished for quite some time, dating back as far as |
| in light colored rocks. | | | | 25,000 years ago. |
| In Maraba, Brazil the crystal is generally medium or pale | | | | |