The downside to having a smart car is, since it's so small, the chances â¦ of you surviving a major car crash are less than 50%. The Smart Car electric can go 82 miles on a charge. The gasoline version gets 33 city 44 highway. A decent second car but not a good primary car.
Februaryâs birthstone, the amethyst, was the stone of royalty, representing power. Februaryâs birthstone is the amethyst. Amethysts contain the second most abundant mineral found in Earthâs crust â quartz. Quartz is often found lining the insides of geodes. So itâs no wonder that geodes sometimes contain amethysts, too. Like quartz, amethysts are a transparent form of silicon dioxide (SiO2).
There are two birthstones for the month of June. Alexandrite was the traditional birthstone for June, but due to its scarcity and cost, pearl has become June's common birthstone. The alexandrite was named after Czar Alexander II and is one of the most desired gems. Its color changes with the lighting surrounding the stone, which is called its phenomena. Depending upon the light, the alexandrite phenomena can have a greenish, reddish or purplish hue.