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Amethyst
is well known and has been used in making jewelry for a very long time.
It is still important today and it is said that Amethyst is the most popular
variety of quartz. the word amethystcomes from a Greek word which means
"not drunk". Ancient Greek people believed that wearing amethyst
jewelry protected a person from becoming intoxicated. The violet color
of amethyst come the presence of Iron in the crystal structure. The must
important sources of amethyst are Russia, Uruguay, Madagascar and Zambia.
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