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'''Amethyst''' is a somewhat-valuable purple quartz [[gem|crystal]] found everywhere as small clusters. It also has the distinction of being dropped by [[amethyst man|amethyst men]] upon death.
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'''Amethysts''' are semi-precious purple quartz [[gem|crystals]] found everywhere as small clusters, that also have the distinction of being dropped by [[amethyst man|amethyst men]] upon death.
  
 
==In real life==
 
==In real life==
  
The most famous and precious quartz variety, colored by significant gamma radiation exposure. Originally named for its believed magical sobering qualities (Gr. ''amethystos'', "one that does not get drunk"). This clearly does not work in ''Dwarf Fortress'' (or in real life). Historically it was also much rarer in the Old World until large deposits were discovered in Brazil. Before this it was ranked among the cardinal gems along with [[diamond]], [[emerald]], [[ruby]], and [[sapphire]].
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The most famous and precious quartz variety, colored by significant gamma radiation exposure. Originally named for its believed [[magic]]al sobering qualities (Gr. ''amethystos'', "one that does not get drunk"). This clearly does not work in ''Dwarf Fortress'' (or in real life). Historically it was also much rarer in the Old World until large deposits were discovered in Brazil. Before this it was ranked among the cardinal gems along with [[diamond]], [[emerald]], [[ruby]], and [[sapphire]].
  
 
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Amethyst
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Graphic
Cut amethyst sprite.png
Uses
Location

Properties
  • Rough gem: Rough amethyst sprite.png
Fire-safe Not magma-safe

Wikipedia article

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Note that some content may still need to be updated.

Amethysts are semi-precious purple quartz crystals found everywhere as small clusters, that also have the distinction of being dropped by amethyst men upon death.

In real life[edit]

The most famous and precious quartz variety, colored by significant gamma radiation exposure. Originally named for its believed magical sobering qualities (Gr. amethystos, "one that does not get drunk"). This clearly does not work in Dwarf Fortress (or in real life). Historically it was also much rarer in the Old World until large deposits were discovered in Brazil. Before this it was ranked among the cardinal gems along with diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire.

"Amethyst" in other Languages Books-aj.svg aj ashton 01.svg
Dwarven: alron
Elven: fece
Goblin: exost
Human: zebna
Ornamental (2☼-15☼)
Agates
Feldspars
Jades
Jaspers
Opals
Quartzes
Tourmalines
Semi-Precious (20☼-30☼)
Beryls
Chrysoberyls
Garnets
Grossulars
Opals
Zircons
Tourmalines
Spinels
Precious (40☼)
Rare (60☼)
See also: DiamondOpalGlassPearlStone