Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz.
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone often used in jewellery and is the traditional birthstone for February. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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