Amethyst is the world's most popular purple gem. It has a Mohs hardness of 7 and does not break by cleavage. Known as the birthstone of February, and an important New Age gem; Amethyst is used to produce faceted stones, cabochons, beads, tumbled stones, and many other items for jewelry and ornamental use. Due to it's hardness it may be used in rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and other types of jewelry. Massive amethyst resources in South America and Africa supply enough amethyst to keep prices low. Amethyst is a stone that most people can buy.:heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes:
