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	Amethyst - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the 20th century, the color of amethyst was attributed to the presence of manganese.
		Amethyst is composed of an irregular superposition of alternate lamellae of right-handed and left-handed quartz.
		Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglios.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amethyst (824 words)

	HMS Amethyst (U16) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		At 08:30 on April 20 Amethyst was attacked by artillery of the PLA.
		On July 30, 1949 Amethyst slipped her chain and headed downriver in the dark, beginning a 104-mile dash for freedom running the gauntlet of Communist guns on both banks of the river.
		Amethyst re-enacted her role in the 1957 film Yangtse Incident: The Story of HMS Amethyst (released as Battle Hell in the US, and also as Escape of the Amethyst and Their Greatest Glory) starring Richard Todd as Kerans.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HMS_Amethyst_(U16) (889 words)

	Amethyst
		Amethyst is a good stone for those born during The Moon of Frost - (23 Oct - 22 Nov).
		Amethyst is part of the quartz group and is able to to work with a wide range of different vibration levels and rates.
		Amethyst is the birthstone for for the month of February and anniversary gemstone for the 6th year of marriage.
	www.mysticmountainjewelry.com /amethyst.htm (501 words)

	Amethyst
		Amethyst, transparent purple quartz, is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry.
		Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, amethyst was very important in the ornamentation of Catholic and other churches in the Middle Ages.
		In Tibet, amethyst is considered to be sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often fashioned from it.
	www.gemstone.org /gem-by-gem/english/amethyst.html (412 words)

	Amethyst (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Amethysts from Brazil are mostly extracted from large geodes that are found in basalts of either Triassic or Jurassic age that crop out in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in the southeastern corner of the country.
		Some very attractive amethyst has been produced in Mexico but most of it that has been of desirable gem shades formed in crystals that were quite small and many of the larger crystals were not sufficiently toned to produce fine faceted gems.
		Most of the amethyst from Thunder Bay is strongly color zoned and these zonations appear as chevrons if the cut is diagonal to the c-axis of the crystal or sometimes as six triangles of alternating purple and colorless or white areas if the cut is made perpendicular to the c-axis of the crystal.
	csd.unl.edu /surveyareas/amethyst.asp (1207 words)

	Amethyst
		an amethyst is worn on the breastplate of Aaron, the high priest of the Hebrews.
		Amethyst is a variety of quartz with purple coloration which is caused by impurities of iron or manganese.
		Amethyst is often cut as brilliant round and/or oval stones to maximize the color.
	www.3dchem.com /molecules.asp?ID=184 (646 words)

	Amethyst (color) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Its name is derived from the stone amethyst, a form of quartz.
		Though the color of natural amethyst varies from purple to yellow, the amethyst color referred to here is the moderate purple color most commonly associated with amethyst stones.
		Some believe that the color is due to the presence of manganese, while others have suggested that the amethyst color could be from ferric thiocyanate or sulfur found in amethyst stones.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amethyst_(color) (139 words)

	February Birthstone - Amethyst
		Amethyst is the modern February birthstone and the accepted gem for the 4th, 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.
		Amethyst is also considered as an aid to the brave because it was believed to protect soldiers in battle.
		Amethyst is used as faceted stones or polished cabochons and is carved in various shapes.
	www.bernardine.com /birthstone/amethyst.htm (463 words)

	Search The Llewellyn Encyclopedia: Amethyst
		Amethyst: Amethyst is a regal violet gemstone with whitish stripes.
		Amethyst is a radiant gemstone, meaning that its energies are expansive.
		In directing the energy of the amethyst to the lungs, relief may be obtained for asthma and circulation problems.
	www.llewellynencyclopedia.com /term/Amethyst (264 words)

	Amethyst (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Amethyst was once a lovely young maiden innocently caught in a quarrel between the Gods.
		Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it.
		Amethyst was also considered an aid to the brave, it would protect soldiers and bring them victory, and help hunters capture wild beasts.
	www.all-necklaces.com /amethyst-history.html (336 words)

	Amethyst
		Amethyst is probably one of the most well known members of the quartz family, having been used in healing from the earliest of times.
		amethyst is the keeper of the purple ray; the color associated not only with spirituality, but royalty as well.
		On the physical plane, Amethyst is purported to balance the brain hemispheres, relieve headaches and insomnia and strengthens the eyes.
	www.apathtowholeness.com /Amethyst.htm (120 words)

	Amethyst : About Us
		Amethyst works closely with clients to help them to achieve their business goals, working with the client's personnel in developing appropriate business solutions.
		Amethyst believes that the enabling of client personnel to take forward proposed initiatives is crucial to the achievement of the client's goals.
		Amethyst has a wide range of sector experience, in particular within the travel, financial services, and utilities and so has a ready appreciation of the major issues of concern to clients.
	www.amethyst-dev.fsnet.co.uk /adl_about.htm (418 words)

	Amethyst
		Amethyst is the recognized birthstone for February and the accepted anniversary gemstone for the sixth year of marriage.
		Amethyst is a variety of quartz, and comes in pale lilac to rich, deep purple shades.
		Amethyst was said to have a sobering effect on the wearer-not only those who indulged but on those over-excited by love's passion as well.
	www.azgem.com /amethyst.html (505 words)

	AMETHYST - WWW.BESTCRYSTALS.COM
		Amethyst, Mythological Maiden - Bacchus, the god of wine, declared in a rage that the first person he passes will be eaten by tigers.
		Amethyst has long been associated with relieving hangovers, or curing drunkenness, probably as a result of its wine-like color and the Bacchus tale.
		Amethyst is the birthstone for February, and is associated with the signs of Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, and Capricorn.
	www.bestcrystals.com /amethyst.html (277 words)

	Encyclopedia of Gemstones - Amethyst. Amethyst's color, characteristics of Amethyst, varieties of Amethyst, mystical ...
		Amethyst is the most valuable transparent, coarse-grained variety of the silica mineral quartz that is valued as a semiprecious gem for its violet color.
		Amethyst is associated with a number of superstitions, being regarded as a love charm, and as a protection against thieves.
		Amethyst is given as a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind.
	www.all-that-gifts.com /se/amethyst.html (754 words)

	Amethyst Gemstone - Facts, Lore, History, Myths and Pictures
		Amethyst is the official birthstone for February as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912.
		Amethyst is suggested as a gem to give on the 4th, 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.
		Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and the most valued member of the quartz family.
	www.bernardine.com /gemstones/amethyst.htm (462 words)

	Amethyst - Gemstone Information
		Amethyst is the clear purple, mauve or violet form of the mineral quartz.
		Amethyst and citrine are varieties of quart which can both occur in the same stone.
		Also because some amethysts are cheap, other people don't want to own even a high quality attractive amethyst, possibly because their friends may regard amethysts as not valuable.
	www.24carat.co.uk /amethyst.html (597 words)

	GemSuite.com \| Gemstones Varieties > Amethyst
		Amethyst is a member of the quartz family and has typical high brilliance and is frequently inclusion-free.
		Amethyst is a noticeable adornment in the British Crown Jewels, and the color purple has come to be symbolic of royalty.
		Amethyst was believed to promote piety and celibacy, and it was popular ornamentation for religious purposes in the Middle Ages.
	www.gemsuite.com /gemstones/amethyst.html (257 words)

	AMETHYST a gemstone variety of quartz
		Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone.
		The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken." This was maybe due to a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, but most likely the Greeks were referring to the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered.
		Amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have a six sided pyramid at either end or can form as druzes that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations.
	www.galleries.com /minerals/gemstone/amethyst/amethyst.htm (896 words)

	Gem Hut - Amethyst Gemstones
		Amethyst is sometimes heat treated to form citrine.
		Amethyst crystals can form together with citrine crystals to form bi-colored quartz called ametrine.
		Amethyst is the birthstone of the month of February.
	www.gemhut.com /amethyst.htm (140 words)

	AMETHYST
		AMETHYST is a variety of Quartz, silicon dioxide, which appears in a transparent to semi-transparent purple.
		Amethyst can be made in a laboratory, but not often, and when done is very difficult to detect.
		The royal purples of Amethyst were treasured possessions of emperors, kings and queens throughout recorded history.
	www.pricesareus.com /amethyst (144 words)

	Thaigem.com \| Info Center \| Gemstone Discovery \| Amethyst
		Our collection of amethyst is available to purchase as single gemstones, matched pairs or calibrated lots in both millimeter gradations and carat weights.
		Amethyst's intense color and relative availability have ensured its popularity throughout the millennia.
		Amethyst is actually a form of Quartz - one of the most common substances on earth.
	www.thaigem.com /dis_amethyst.asp (295 words)

	ShopNBC.com - 14K WG or YG Amethyst, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
		Amethyst, the most precious member of the quartz family, exhibits purple shades ranging from pale lilac to deep purple, sometimes exhibiting reddish or rose overtones.
		The birthstone for February, amethyst is an extremely popular gem for jewelry because of its regal color, variety of sizes and shapes, affordability and wide range of hues.
		Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden, was on her way to worship the goddess, Diana.
	www.shopnbc.com /product?familyid=J128701&storeid=1&track=-51002&oasid=1000 (2209 words)

	Singer/Songwriter, Amethyst sings Live near you!
		Amethyst takes simple music, writes abstract lyrics and adds ridiculously crazy keyboard embellishments, She often writes ballads with a story entwined.
		Amethyst's feeling is that when one person takes the time to share what God has given them, others benefit from it somehow.
		Amethyst means to heal, it's formed from Sand, heat and iron deposits, so that is how I got my name.
	www.amethystlive.com (8168 words)

	Bible Study - Amethyst
		Amethyst is a transparent variety of quartz that has long been valued as a precious stone because of its violet color, which is due to either its higher content of iron oxide than other varieties of quartz, or to manganese or hydrocarbon content.
		In Bible History, amethyst was one of the precious stones used in the high priest's breastplate, and in Prophecy, amethyst will be found in the foundation of the New Jerusalem.
		Amethyst was one of the precious stones found in the breastplate of the high priest, beginning with Aaron:
	www.keyway.ca /htm2002/20020802.htm (564 words)

	Amethyst gemstone meaning
		Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy.
		Amethyst crystal clusters are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.
		Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts placed in a window that receives sun most of the day are very beneficial to use in healing and to heal negativity in the home.
	www.crystal-cure.com /amethyst.html (383 words)

	Amethyst (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is one of the most popular and widely used gems.
		Amethyst comes in long six sided crystals or can form as druzies that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed termination's.
		Amethyst pebbles are found on the beaches along the Bay of Fundy.
	beadbugle.com /html/amethyst.html (1139 words)

	Amethyst Factsheet and Information Page at mineralminers.com
		Amethyst is recognized by its color, crystal habit, occurance, hardness, glassy luster, conchoidal fracture and lack of cleavage.
		In ancient cultures, amethyst amulets were worn as antidotes against poison, to dispell sleep, as protection against harm in battle and to sharpen one's wits.
		Amethyst is said to bring serenity and calm, to enhance one's ability to assimilate new ideas, and to assist during meditation.
	www.mineralminers.com /html/ameminfo.htm (958 words)

	Amethyst (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Amethyst is a lavender to deep purple quartz that runs transparent to opaque.
		Amethyst has a Mohs Hardness of 7 which means it's tougher than window glass, but it can still be scratched by something as hard as Tungsten, Chromium, and Carbon Steel.
		Steeped in ancient magic, Amethyst is receptive and its element is water.
	www.clintoniajewelry.com /amethyst.htm (731 words)

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