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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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.
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.
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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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...
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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Curated OER

Ontario Stone

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Amethyst
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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.