February Birthstone

February Gemstone: Amethyst
February Birthstone Color: Purple 

 Those born in February chose their birthstone, Amethyst, to relieve stress and achieve mental balance.

They may also benefit from the choice of aqua, turquoise and some jades, placed particularly in the office or in the studio, especially the sign Pisces.
Amethyst is a type of quartz. The amethysts have a moderate price. The deep purple are the most expensive, the lavender-blue are the least expensive.
This is the rock of humility and spiritual peace, also of piety and resignation. It partners with Bacchus, the god of wine and thought he could cure alcoholism.

Consequently became a symbol of sobriety that is because the similarity of water and wine into a jug of amethyst, but without the intoxicating effects.
Amethyst is the most precious form of quartz that is, the purple color of amethyst is generated from the mixture of iron with magnesium within the quartz.
In ancient times, amethyst was considered a gemstone because of their rarity and beauty, but after the discovery of large oilfields in 1800 in Brazil (the largest producer of amethyst today) grew much availability and cheaper price. His original and attractive amethyst color makes today is one of the most valued gemstones.
A good amethyst must be clear, and the more intense is your most valuable color is.