Amethyst Massage Comb Description of Amethyst Massage Comb Recognizable by its beautiful purple color, amethyst is a variety of quartz composed of silicon dioxide and iron. According to Greek mythology, it owes this particular shade, between light purple and purple, to the wrath of the god Dionysus who would have spilled his glass of wine on a rock crystal. This crystal was none other than Amethystos, a pretty nymph seeking to escape the advances of the god, whom Artemis had metamorphosed to protect her. Known since ancient times for its beauty and mysterious intense color, amethyst is used as well in jewelry as for decorative purposes. For example, it was already exploited by the Etruscans and by the Egyptians. Throughout history, this fine stone has become highly symbolic in several religions. Stone of the spiritual path among Buddhists, stone of the druids, amethyst symbolizes in Christians the encouragement of