A purple, semi-precious gemstone will enjoy a moment in the spotlight this weekend at the Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show. Amethyst will glitter at the Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show starting Friday night ...

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Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz that has been used as a gemstone for many centuries and is a key economic resource in northern Uruguay. Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz ...