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Worksheet
Curated OER

Colors - Both Natural And Unnatural

For Students 4th - 8th
In this color names worksheet, students identify and locate both natural and unnatural color names. There are 108 colors located in the word search.
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Handout
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Kentucky Agate

For Students 9th - 10th
Has information on agate which is Kentucky's official state rock. There are links to different close-up pictures of Kentucky agate.
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Handout
Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: The Mineral Quartz

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a description of the mineral quartz, including physical characteristics and color images.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
This colorful site contains pictures of amethyst crystals that are displayed in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
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Activity
Other

Rockhound Arkansas: Quartz as Gems

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses different varieties of quartz that are used as gemstones. A general description of each is given, including its historical background and physical makeup. This page is part of an excellent, detailed website about...
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Website
Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery:

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives is an entry portal to information on gems and gemstones, including pictures of specimens and details on their physical properties and where they can be found.
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Handout
Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on this commercial site gives the physical properties and origin of the amethyst, as well as some of the mythical and metaphysical properties ascribed to the gemstone.
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Handout
Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Gemstones

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains general information on various synthetic and natural gemstones and provides links to specific gems.
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Website
Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Amethyst Purple Variety of Quartz

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of amethyst, including its physical properties and the more noteworthy locations it is mined.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a general overview of the ornamental stone, the amethyst. Content includes a focus on its physical characteristics, history, and role in folklore.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The Mineral Gallery: Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of amethyst, including its physical properties and the more noteworthy locations it is mined.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on this commercial site gives the physical properties and origin of the amethyst, as well as some of the mythical and metaphysical properties ascribed to the gemstone.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on this commercial site gives the physical properties and origin of the amethyst, as well as some of the mythical and metaphysical properties ascribed to the gemstone.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Ontario Stone

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Amethyst
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Graphic
Curated OER

Georgia State University: Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
This colorful site contains pictures of amethyst crystals that are displayed in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.