Amethyst
Minerals Department: Silicates
Chemical formula: SiO₂
Crystal system: Trigonal
Colour variations: From light purple to deep violet
Mohs hardness: 7
Fission: no cleavage, fracture shell-shaped
Race weight: 2.65 g/cm³
Amethyst is perhaps one of the most popular varieties of quartz. Its variegated, sometimes zoned, purple colour is due to the combination of trace elements of iron and titanium incorporated into the crystal lattice and the background radiation that hits the crystals.
Etymology:
The name amethyst comes from the Greek word „amethystos”, meaning „not drunk”, „not intoxicating”. It takes its name from the ancient belief that amethyst protected against the intoxicating effects of alcohol.
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Amethyst
Size: 3-5 cm
Weight: 18-25 g
Colour: light purple, lavender
Amethyst is one of the most characteristic purple-coloured varieties of the mineral quartz. Its colour is caused by the presence of trace elements of iron and titanium in the quartz crystal lattice and by natural radiation.
The specimens from Brazil are typically formed in cavities in basaltic rocks and form raised crystal clusters, but there are also crack-filling, blocky varieties.
The ordered product is randomly selected from our stock, which may differ slightly in shape, colour, texture from the items shown in the picture.
Amethyst geode
Size: 13*7,5 cm
Weight: 804 g
Colour: dark purple
Amethyst is one of the most characteristic purple-coloured varieties of the mineral quartz. Its colour is caused by the presence of trace elements of iron and titanium in the quartz crystal lattice and by natural radiation.
The specimens from Uruguay are mainly from geodes formed in cavities in basaltic rocks. These specimens are characterised by a deeper, more saturated purple colour and a rich, sharply contoured crystal surface.
The 13 cm tall standing specimen in the picture is polished and polished on the outer rim, making it an excellent addition to your collection or even your home.
Amethyst bracelet 6 mm
Our bracelet is made from one of the most famous members of the quartz group, the purple amethyst.
Mineral beads with a diameter of 6 mm are strung on a rubber-diamyl compound. The product pictured is an example, which may differ slightly in both hue and texture from the piece purchased.
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