Birthstone · February
Amethyst
The stone of calm and clarity
February's birthstone is a violet variety of quartz, coloured by traces of iron and natural radiation in the earth. Shades run from soft lilac to a deep, reddish purple. Prolonged strong sunlight can fade it, so keep it out of sunny windowsills.
Meaning & folklore
The ancient Greeks believed amethyst kept its wearer clear-headed; it remains a stone of calm, intuition and balance.
- Birthstone for
- February
- Zodiac
- Aquarius, Pisces
- Chakra
- Third eye, Crown
- Hardness
- 7 on the Mohs scale
- Origin
- Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia
- Colour
- Purple
Caring for Amethyst
Hard-wearing and happy with everyday wear. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush, rinse and pat dry. Store apart from softer stones, which it can scratch.
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