Quartz · Common

Amethyst

The most valued quartz variety. Iron and natural irradiation produce a purple ranging from lilac to deep Siberian violet.

Color
Deep Purple
Origin
Uruguay
Hardness
7 Mohs
Rarity
Common
Price
$40 / ct
Family
Quartz

Properties

  • Silicon dioxide
  • Trigonal
  • Iron trace

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