Amethyst is a beautiful and popular variety of quartz known for its striking purple color, which ranges from pale lavender to deep violet. It’s been prized for thousands of years for both its aesthetic appeal and its supposed metaphysical properties.
Origins and Composition
Origin: Bahia – Brazil
Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
Color: Purple hues due to trace amounts of iron and irradiation
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Crystal System: Trigonal
Natural Product Notice: These items are unique and may feature natural imperfections resulting from extraction and polishing.