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amethyst
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Crystal GuidesFebruary Birthstone, Amethyst the Stone of Clear Thinking
The February birthstone is amethyst, a violet quartz tied for centuries to sober judgement, quiet sleep, and clear thinking. A careful guide to choosing one.
Crystal GuidesHow to Tell Real Amethyst from Fake, an Honest Buying Guide
The six practical tests that separate genuine natural amethyst from dyed glass, heat-treated citrine sold as amethyst, and synthetic lab stones. No specialist tools needed for most of them.
Crystal GuidesAmethyst, at Closer Range
The stone most people meet first. A slower look at where it comes from, why Brazilian and Uruguayan pieces look so different, and what sleep research can and cannot say about keeping one by the bed.