Amethyst is a very popular and beautiful crystal with a lovely purple color. Its name comes from the Greek word "amethystos," which means "not drunk." This shows its old belief as a remedy for drunkenness. Amethyst forms in volcanic rock, where water rich in minerals leaves silica in holes. The features of amethyst go beyond how it looks. Amethyst is hard and strong, getting a score of 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This makes it good for many types of jewelry, like