Why Your Fancy Purple Rock Is Worthless

Why Your Fancy Purple Rock Is Worthless is a tongue-in-cheek exploration of how amethyst, once revered as a gemstone on par with diamonds, is now just another pretty bauble. The chapter opens with a sarcastic take on how the discovery of vast amethyst deposits turned this royal stone into something you might find at a yard sale. It pokes fun at how your once-treasured purple gem is now about as rare as a souvenir from a tourist trap.
The chapter humorously highlights how even the most "valuable" amethyst can be bought for the price of a nice dinner. It jests about collectors who thought they were investing in a fortune, only to end up with a drawer full of shiny purple rocks that nobody really cares about. Despite its drop in value, the chapter still acknowledges that amethyst is pretty-just not worth the hype.
The chapter concludes with a playful nudge at the reader to keep cherishing their amethyst, if only because it looks cool on a windowsill, but don’t expect to fund your retirement by selling it. It’s a lighthearted reminder that sometimes, beauty is enough, even if your fancy purple rock won’t make you rich.