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Amethyst

The purple quartz Ontario picked as its official mineral.

Amethyst is quartz in every shade of purple, from soft lilac to deep grape. Here you'll find points, clusters, towers, bracelets, charms and a few showstopper cathedrals.

Colour
Light lilac to deep purple
Hardness
Mohs 7
Found in
Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Ontario
Birthstone
February
Chakra
Crown

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Amethyst Chevron Cut Base, Polished Point Tower #4 from The Rock Space
Amethyst Chevron Cut Base, Polished Point Tower #4 from The Rock Space

Base en améthyste taille chevron, tour en pointe polie n° 4

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The basics

So what is amethyst, really?

Amethyst is quartz, the same mineral as clear quartz, with a purple twist. Traces of iron sit inside the crystal, and natural radiation underground slowly turns them purple.

Most of it grows inside hollow pockets in volcanic rock, which is why you see geodes lined with points. Brazil and Uruguay are the big sources.

Rituals, not rules

How people use it

  • A lot of folks keep a point or cluster by the bed as part of a wind-down routine.
  • On the desk, as a little purple reminder to slow down between emails.
  • In a bracelet, so it comes along to work, school or a big day.

These are traditions people enjoy, not promises. Pick the one you keep coming back to.

Care

Looking after your Amethyst

  • Water: fine
  • Sun: can fade
  • Fine in water. Rinse with lukewarm water and dry with a soft cloth.
  • Keep it out of strong, direct sun. Amethyst can fade over time on a sunny windowsill.
  • Store it apart from softer stones. At Mohs 7, it can scratch them.

Straight talk

Real, treated or lab-made?

Most amethyst is natural. Lab-grown amethyst exists, mostly in faceted jewellery, and purple glass turns up at markets. Real amethyst usually has uneven colour zones. If anything we sell is lab-grown or treated, the title says so.

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More about Amethyst

Read the full guide Amethyst Meaning: What the Purple Stone Is Known For February birthstonesEverything about the February birthstones, and gift ideas.Try it Take the Crystal QuizFive quick questions, one stone that fits you.Try it Design your own braceletPick your beads one by one, amethyst included if you like.Try it

Pairs well with Amethyst

CitrineIts sunny cousin. They even grow together as ametrine. Rose QuartzA soft pink-and-purple bedside duo Clear QuartzSame mineral, no colour. A classic set.

Good questions

Amethyst questions people ask us

What does amethyst mean?

It's traditionally linked with calm and clear thinking. People keep it as a reminder to slow down. The name comes from the Greek for 'not drunk'.

Is amethyst the February birthstone?

Yes. Amethyst is the traditional and modern birthstone for February, which makes it a go-to birthday gift for anyone born that month.

Is there amethyst in Ontario?

Yes. The Thunder Bay area is famous for its amethyst mines, and amethyst has been Ontario's official mineral since 1975. Some mines there let visitors dig for their own pieces in summer.

How can I tell if amethyst is real?

Natural amethyst usually has patchy colour and tiny flaws inside. Glass often has round bubbles and looks too perfect. Not sure? Bring it in and ask us.