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==In real life==
 
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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. (also, obiviously in real life)
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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).
  
 
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Revision as of 13:07, 4 April 2015

Amethyst
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Uses
Location

Properties
Fire-safe Not magma-safe

Wikipedia article

This article is about the current version of DF.
Note that some content may still need to be updated.

Amethyst is a somewhat valuable purple quartz crystal found everywhere as small clusters. It also has the distinction of being dropped by amethyst men upon death.

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).

"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