What is the primary uses of amethyst?

Answer 1

February's birthstone: Amethyst

Birthstone powers: Brings peace and calm to your life

Alternative Birthstone: Bloodstone Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February and the traditional anniversary gemstone for the sixth of marriage.

Once considered more valuable than diamonds, this member of the quartz member occurs naturally as crystals within rocks. The stones are mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Zambia, Australia and in the mountains of Russia American amethysts are mined in Maine, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Montana and Colorado. Amethyst from Maine is usually dark with North Carolina amethyst having a bluish tint unique to that area. Amethyst can lighten if exposed to strong sunlight for a long time. When heated to 550-560 Centigrade, the color changes to dark yellow or reddish brown. (They are then called citrines. These are more richly colored and more expensive then natural citrines) Ideally deep medium purple with rose-colored flashes, amethysts generally range in hue from pale lilac to nearly black purple.

Sobering Thoughts with Amethyst

The Greeks believed that whoever wore an amethyst or drank from an amethyst cup would not become intoxicated. In fact, the word amethyst is derived from the Greek word "amethystos," meaning sober. In ancient Greece, the gemstone was associated with the god of wine, and it was common practice to serve this beverage from Amethyst goblets in the belief that this would prevent overindulgence. It was also claimed that amethyst had a sobering effect on those "drunk" on love's passion. Even today, amethyst is considered a stabilizing force for those struggling to overcome addictive behaviors. In general, the gemstone is believed to be a calming, tranquil influence that symbolizes peace.

Answer 2

Centuries ago the Amethyst was used to make Goblets, because of it's colour, no one could see what was in the Goblets, so any person of royalty having a banquet could drink water while the guests were drinking wine, the reason being so the King could observe his guests and staff who would be under the impression that he would be too drunk to notice what was going on, a clever tactic. Amethyst comes from the Greek word Amethystos meaning not drunk.

Amethyst was and is favoured by the clergy for crosses, for Bishop rings, healers used them, gemstone therapists still do, Amethyst was one of the gems on the breastplate of Aaron.

Now, it is widely used in many forms of jewellery and ornamental purposes

Answer 3

jewelry