Amethyst Page

Amethyst is February's birthstone. Amethyst is found in lilac, purple, or mauve colors. Top quality amethyst are transparent. Amethyst has a hardness of 7. Clean your Amethyst with a soft bristle brush and soapy, warm water. Amethyst can fade if left out in the sun for long periods of time. Amethyst is occasionally heat treated to create Citrine. Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Canada, United States, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, and Sri Lanka.