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Common
Amethyst
“Purple Power”
Did you know?
Purple quartz and February's birthstone; ancient Greeks thought it stopped you getting drunk.
- What it is
- Quartz (SiO₂)
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7
- Found in
- Brazil, Uruguay
- Gem-shop price
- ~$3–$8
Cleaning your find
Just rinse under water!
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