Natural Amethyst Overview
There are 497 Amethyst Gemstones available at GemSuite.com
 Quartz, the most common single mineral includes many varieties and sub-varieties. Amethyst is the name given to the variety which is transparent and light to dark purple in color. Although amethyst is found on almost every continent the dark transparent and clean stones are relatively rare and always in demand.
Physical Properties
| Color |
purple, violet |
| Refractive Index |
1.544 - 1.553 |
| Chemistry |
SiO2 |
| Hardness |
7 |
| Density |
2.66 |
| Crystal Group |
Hexagonal |
| Ocurrence |
Brazil, Uraguay, Bolivia, Madagascar, Russia, USA, Zambia |
 
The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Amethyst Gemstone.
Please note that the real Amethyst Gemstones in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
Legend and Lore
Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand during history. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence.
Also see: All 497 Amethyst Gemstones, Guide to Gemstones Varieties.
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