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Amethyst, the February Birthstone, is generally a shade of purple, ranging from a light violet to a deep purple often with red flashes. It is the most highly valued gemstone in the quartz group. It is said to have many supernatural powers, such as bring luck, ensuring constancy, protects against magic, and home - sickness. Was also worn as an amulet against drunkenness. Most often heat treated.
The most important deposits are in Brazil, Uruguay, and the Malagasy Republic.
Being a Quartz, its hardness is a 7 making it an ideal gemstone for most jewelry settings.
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