Amethyst is a tripartite crystal system, the crystal is hexagonal columnar, the cylindrical surface is transverse, there are left shape and right shape, twin-crystal is very common. The hardness is 7. The crystal often contains irregular or winged gas-liquid inclusions. It is one of the most expensive members of the crystal family, because the water crystal contains Mn, Fe3+ and appears purple. Transparent, with obvious polychromatism observed under dichromatic mirror.
The amethyst that natural output contains the mineral such as iron, manganese and form beautiful purple, main color has the color such as lilac, amaranthine, crimson, scarlet, deep violet, blue violet, it is optimal with deep amaranthine and scarlet, too weak violet is relatively common. Natural amethysts often have natural ice cracks or white cloud impurities. Amethyst with gem value is found in the volcanic rock, pegmatite, or limestone, shale in the cave.
Name | natural amethyst |
Place of Origin | China |
Gemstone Type | Natural |
Gemstone Color | Purple |
Gemstone Material | Amethyst |
Gemstone Shape | Oval Brilliant Cut |
Gemstone Size | 4*6mm |
Gemstone Weight | According to the size |
Quality | A+ |
Available shapes | Round/Square/Pear/Oval/Marquise shape |
Application | jewelry making/clothes/pandent/ring/watch/earing/necklace/bracelet |
Amethystos means “not drunk.” It is said that the crystal irrigated with wine by the god Of Wine was originally the illusion of a young girl. Some European royal families believed that Amethystos possessed mystical powers and helped the wearer gain status and power. Amethyst is the birthstone of February and symbolizes loyalty and love. Amethyst on the sixth wedding anniversary means a happy marriage.
Most naturally formed gems are very stable in color and nature, but the purple of amethyst is not its most stable state. When it is baked at high temperature or exposed to the sun for a long time, amethyst is easy to turn into light yellow or yellow. Therefore, high temperature and exposure should be avoided when wearing and collecting. Sift the mixture through a sieve every three months and let it soak for 1 day. Collectors often put it in order to see the root pile material growing on the pot. Amethyst crystal clear, solemn and generous color, very suitable for intellectual women to wear, earrings or ring set an amethyst, give a person to add a bit of solemn and elegant.