FEBRUARY: Amethyst Month

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The amethyst is a gemstone for the month of February. Quite a lot of interesting trivia revolve around this precious stone. Here is an interesting read about the amethyst:
http://www.amethystmine.com/amethyst_facts

I read that article that may answer all these questions:

1) What was the amethyst once revered as?

2) Which province in Canada is the amethyst the official gemstone of?

3) Which day is the amethyst the official gem of?

4) Who wore amethyst rings traditionally?

5) What do some people believe that the amethyst brings to its petitioners?

6) What symbolisms have been used with the amethyst?

7) What do farmers believe what wearing the amethyst can do?

8) What is the Hebrew word for the amethyst and what does it also mean?

9) The amethyst was the emblem for which of Christ's 12 apostles?

10) What did Leonardo da Vinci believe about the amethyst?


Clueless?  To answer these questions, this article may help.

CHEERS TO AMAZING AMETHYST MONTH OF FEBRUARY!

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DL
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