Amethyst。紫水晶

Amethyst。紫水晶
Amethyst is the traditional birthstone of February and is also the most valuable gemstone in the quartz group. Good quality gems can range from dark, reddish purple to pale lilac. They also occur in pale mint green. Amethysts are mined all over the world and the best specimens can be found in Brazil and Australia. They can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Amethyst is a symbol of wisdom, confidence and strength.

紫水晶,是屬於二月份出生的人的生日石,也是在石英種類裡最有價值的寶石。質地良好的紫水晶,色澤從深紫、帶淡紅的紫到淡紫丁香色,甚至淡薄菏綠的都有。世界各地都有紫水晶的礦源,而質地最好的紫水晶則是產於巴西跟澳洲。紫水晶可以簡單的用溫的肥皂水跟軟毛刷來保養。紫水晶亦是智慧、自信與堅定的象徵。