Lowest price:$26.98Description: 25.00ctw 5x5mm heart shape african amethyst parcel. the name amethyst comes from the greek word 'amethystos' meaning 'not drunken'. amethyst was considered a strong antidote against drunkenness which is why goblets were often carved from it. the color ranges from pale lilacs sometimes called 'rose de france' to a deep purple which are the most valuable. amethyst is a 7 on the mohs' scale and is mined in brazil uruguay bolivia argentina zambia and namibia.