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Aquarius Birthstone & Crystals: Amethyst
♒ January 20 – February 18 · Amethyst
Aquarius is the air sign of inventors and outsiders, ruled by Saturn and Uranus. Amethyst, the purple February birthstone, is its modern stone and has been paired with clear thinking since the Greeks. Garnet, the January birthstone, is the traditional Aquarius stone.
Aquamarine suits the water-bearer's name and is traditionally carried for calm, clear communication. Labradorite, with its hidden flashes of blue and gold, is the modern favorite for Aquarian creativity, and rainbow fluorite is the stone students and programmers most often keep beside a keyboard for focus.
Aquarius at a glance
- Dates: January 20 – February 18
- Element: Air · Ruled by Saturn and Uranus
- Primary stone: Amethyst
- Traditional stone: Garnet
- Supporting crystals: Aquamarine, Labradorite, Fluorite
- Often described as independent, inventive, humanitarian, aloof
How Aquariuss traditionally use their stones
- Amethyst by the bed or in a home office.
- Fluorite next to your screen for long focus sessions.
- Labradorite when a project needs a fresh angle.
About Amethyst
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz and is the traditional birthstone for February. It's prized for its beautiful purple color ranging from light lavender to deep violet.
| Type | Quartz Family |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | SiO2 |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Crystal system | hexagonal |
| Luster | vitreous |
| Streak | White |
| Cleavage | None |
- Ancient Greeks believed it prevented intoxication
- The name comes from the Greek 'amethystos' meaning 'not drunk'
- Was once considered as valuable as diamonds
How to tell real Amethyst at a glance
- Color: Purple, Violet, Deep Purple, Lavender. Look at a clean, dry surface in daylight. Color zoning, banding or spots are as diagnostic as the hue.
- Luster: Vitreous. Fresh surfaces shine like glass; a dull surface usually means weathering, so chip or wet a corner.
- Transparency: Transparent. Hold a thin edge up to a bright light and note whether light passes through.
- Mohs hardness: 7. It scratches glass and a steel knife and cannot be scratched by a steel file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Aquarius birthstone?
Amethyst is the modern Aquarius stone and garnet is traditional. Garnet (January) and amethyst (February) are the overlapping calendar birthstones.
What are the Aquarius dates?
Aquarius runs from January 20 – February 18. Cusp dates can shift by a day depending on the year and your time zone; if you were born on the boundary, check your birth time.
Can I wear a stone that isn't my zodiac stone?
Of course. Zodiac stone lists are traditions, not rules. Pick the stone whose look and story you like, then use StoneSnap's identify guides to make sure it is the real thing.
