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So, what makes amethyst so special and
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why do people love it so much? Well, one
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reason is that amethyst has been prized
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for centuries for its beauty and its
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perceived spiritual properties. In
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ancient Greece, for example, amethyst
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was believed to protect its wearer from
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drunkenness. While in some African
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cultures, it's thought to bring good
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luck and prosperity. Amethyst has also
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been used in jewelry for centuries with
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many famous historical figures like
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Queen Elizabeth II dawning amethyst
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encrusted pieces. As we delve deeper
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into the world of amethyst, we start to
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uncover its fascinating geological
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history. Amethyst is formed when quartz
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crystals are exposed to high
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temperatures and pressures deep within
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the earth's crust. This process can take
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millions of years, which is why he
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quality amethyst is so rare and
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valuable. And did you know that amethyst
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is often found in volcanic rocks, which
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is why it's sometimes associated with
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fire and passion? One of the most
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captivating aspects of amethyst is its
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role in modern wellness practices.
