1. What is the chemical make-up of the quartz, amethyst? Al2O3 Au ClOHl6O SiO2

2. Amethyst is the birthstone for what month? November February August September

3. What changes occur to amethyst when heated? Heating makes it a richer purple. Heating turns it to a powder. Heating changes it to black. Heating removes the purple colour.

4. Amethyst in folklore were said to have claim to many good qualities. It was (and may still be) believed to bring the wearer good luck as well as to protect them from magic. What was another quality that the amethyst was supposed to have possessed? The protection of the wearer from dog attacks. The protection of the wearer from drunkenness. The ensuring that the wearer will enjoy exotic food dishes. The protection of the wearer from rodent infestation.

5. Members of this calling, have a ring made for them, once they have been promoted to a particular position. Most rings have a oval amethyst set in gold. The stone does not have to be a amethyst but is generally preferred. What occupation would this be? Prime Minister Teacher Bishop Doctor

6. One of the largest known cut amethysts - a 343 carat stone - is displayed where? Science North of Sudbury The Vatican E-bay National History Museum of London

7. Where does the name amethyst come from? Latin Egyptian Roman Greek

8. Which of the following members of royalty could claim the amethyst as their birthstone? All of them. Queen Anne of England King Louis XV of France Puyi, Emperor of China

9. This individual had what appeared to be an obsession with amethysts. Which member of royalty considered the amethyst her personal favourite gemstone? Queen Mary I Elizabeth of York Catherine the Great Princess Ayah of Jordon

10. The amethyst was chosen as the official gemstone in 1975 - of where? Mississippi, United States Ontario, Canada Moscow, Russia Edinburgh, Scotland