Amethyst

crystals · purple · gemstones · quartz

Purple quartz crystal. Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz, one of the most common minerals on Earth. Its gorgeous purple color makes it one of the most popular gemstones for jewelry and decorations.

Ancient Greek protection. The ancient Greeks wore amethyst and even carved drinking cups from it because they believed it would prevent intoxication. The name comes from the Greek word meaning 'not drunk.'

Semiprecious treasure. Amethyst is classified as a semiprecious stone, which means it's valuable and beautiful but not as rare as precious stones like diamonds or rubies. You can find it in jewelry, decorative items, and museum collections around the world.

Found with friends. Amethyst usually grows alongside other minerals like calcite, smoky quartz, hematite, and fluorite. These crystals often form together deep underground in special geological conditions.