Oppuntia engelmanni Cactaceae (Cactus Family). Prickly pear is a large, spiny cactus that bears numerous deep red, juicy-sweet fruits. Early historic observations and archeological data clearly indicate Native Americans relied on prickly pear for food, medicine, and as a source of needles, containers, and water.
February's birthstone, Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone associated with sincerity, peace of mind and good health. Amethyst is a symbol of protection and has the power to overcome difficulty. Encourages self control and strengthens the bond in a love relationship. Amethyst is also believed to have great mystical qualities and it can help to steady a restless mind and bring mental and emotional well-being. Amethyst brings intuition, motivation and sincerity.
Amethyst is Silicon dioxide (SiO2) .   When the word amethyst is used the only color that comes to one's mind is purple. Its color is due the presence of iron mineral in it â¦ . The color may range from a faint mauve to a glorious purple.The clear dark purple color is the one that is in most demand. It is also found in blue purple range. Many a times amethyst is found in combination with the yellow color citrine (other variety of quartz family) and is called as Ametrine.methyst's Color-Is a violet variety of quartz. Although the stone is typically violet, there are also varieties of green amethyst quartz, also known as prasiolite. Purple â¦ Amethyst is also the Birthstone color of The month February.