Birthstone Meanings

How is amethyst formed?

I need to know how amethyst is naturally formed for a school paper. Also where is it found?

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1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst not sure if you thought about going here but it has ALL the information you could want, just click on the link and there you go
2. Amethyst is formed in silica rich liquids deposited in gas cavities (geodes) in lava.