Amethyst (Quartz) Origin: Brazil Crystal structure: trigonal Composition: silicon dioxide Mohs hardness: 7

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Amethyst (Quartz) Origin: Brazil Crystal structure: trigonal Composition: silicon dioxide Mohs hardness: 7 Traditionally worn to guard against drunkenness and to instil a sober and serious mind Amethyst is dichroic, showing a bluish or reddish purple tinge when viewed from different angles

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