Amethyst

1. Amethyst
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2. My Mineral Glossary
Crystal - 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. What is Amethyst?
Amethyst is a variety of quartz with

purple coloration.

7. 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.