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Amethyst

Amethyst is a violet variety of mineral quartz. The word amethyst comes from the Greek word amethystos, which means not drunk. The amethyst has with time become the symbol of chastity and that is why it is often used among catholic priests.

Related words: Birthstone, Quartz

Read more: Types of gemstones