Amethyst Geode

NH-G-53

Amethyst Geode

NH-G-53

Description

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. It is a semi-precious stone and has been attributed with powers to soothe the mind and emotions. The name Amethyst means ‘not intoxicated.’ The Greeks used to believe that the gem prevented drunkenness. It is the birthstone of February.

Jayme Ribeiro Collection (1921)

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Rock

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Raw semi precious stone

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