Amethyst

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My Mineral GlossaryCrystal - A clear, transparent mineral or glass

resembling ice.

Igneous Rock - Produced under conditions involving intense heat as rocks of volcanic origin or rocks crystallized from molten magma.

Metamorphic Rock - Rock that was once one form of rock but has changed to another influence of heat pressure or some other anger without passing though a liquid phase.

Mineral - Any class of substance as Quarts or Feldspar of define chemical composition.

Sedimentary Rock - Rock formed from consolidated clay sediments.

What does Amethyst Look Like?Amethyst ranges from light

purple to dark purple or pinkish violet. It can also be deep purple. If it is exposed to heat it generally becomes yellow.

Where is Amethyst Found?

Amethyst can be found in many different types of rock. It is found in the Ural Mountains, Brazil, Sri Lanka and the United States.

What are Amethyst uses?Amethyst is used in ornaments

and is often found in jewelry. Amethyst can be found in such jewelry as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

What is Amethyst? Amethyst is a variety of quartz with purple coloration.

Interesting Facts About Amethyst Amethyst comes from a Greek word.

People use to think that Amethyst helped to protect people.

Amethyst is treasured for it’s use in jewelry.

Beads of Amethyst are found in graves in England.