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Amethyst is a purple veriety of quartz, comprised of Silicon oxide and possibly manganese. Amethyst exposed to extreme heat turns yellow, becomming yellow quartz. The term "Amethyst" comes from a greek phrase meaning, "Not intoxicated," a reference to the belief that the stone could prevent intoxication.[1] Originally, Amethyst was considered one of the cardinal gemstones along with diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald, however, the discovery of large deposits of amethyst has greatly lowered its value.
The world of Elanthia attaches the amethyst to the Arkati, Cholen, who reigns over wine and merrymaking. It is still regarded as a ward against drunkeness as a result. The amethyst is a signature jewel of the Elven house of Loenthra.
List of Amethysts
- Note: The rarities listed are estimates and depend on the status of the treasure system in the area hunted. Average values listed are approximations and are generally taken from the sell values of a character selling gems with no trading bonus. See the Trading article for more information on variations of sell values.
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Rare
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| Average value: |
3000 - 7500
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| Location: |
The Rift
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a brilliant wyrm's-tooth amethyst
| Description: Shades of lilac, violet, and indigo flow seamlessly together within the sleekly sharpened amethyst. Jagged edges taper to a point, each laced with flecks of ebony trapped within the precious purple gemstone. A pale lavender light coruscates across the lustrous surface like bolts of lightning in the midst of a summer storm.
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| Rarity: |
Uncommon
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| Average value: |
200-300
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| Location: |
Any
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a deep purple amethyst
| Description: Several dark, deep purple prismatic spears radiate outward from a central point to form this crown-like collection of amethyst crystals. Each spear shows the deepest color in its interior, fading gradually to clear crystal on the outside.
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a frosted pale violet amethyst
| Description: Though predominantly a rich purple in hue, the cluster of amethyst's color fades toward the extremes of its crystalline structures. This makes it appear that it is dusted with the faintest coating of glistening frost.
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a shadow amethyst
| Description: The small gem is so deep a violet that it appears black toward its core. Little impurities in the jewel tangle it with veins of bloody red and sickly blue.
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a smoky amethyst
| Description: Like the coming of night, dark smoky hues wash over the twilight purple landscape of this faceted stone. Tiny, clear crystals suspended in the quartz glitter like stars.
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