1. What is the chemical make-up of the quartz, amethyst?
2. Amethyst is the birthstone for what month?
3. What changes occur to amethyst when heated?
4. Amethysts in folklore were said to have claim to many good qualities. It was (and may still be) believed to bring the wearer good luck as well as to protect them from magic. What was another quality that the amethyst was supposed to have possessed?
5. Members of this calling, have a ring made for them, once they have been promoted to a particular position. Most rings have an oval amethyst set in gold. The stone does not have to be an amethyst but is generally preferred. What occupation would this be?
6. One of the largest-known cut amethysts - a 343 carat stone - is displayed where?
7. Where does the name amethyst come from?
8. Which of the following members of royalty could claim the amethyst as their birthstone?
9. This individual had what appeared to be an obsession with amethysts. Which member of royalty considered the amethyst her personal favourite gemstone?
10. The amethyst was chosen as the official gemstone in 1975 - of where?
