AMETHYSTS
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz.
The name comes from the Greek reference to
the belief that the stone protected its owner
from drunkenness. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst
and carved drinking vessels from it in the
belief that it would prevent intoxication.
The name comes from the Greek reference to
the belief that the stone protected its owner
from drunkenness. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst
and carved drinking vessels from it in the
belief that it would prevent intoxication.
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