Amethyst Gemstones

Amethyst 

Amethyst is a crystalline variety of Quartz. Amethyst varies in colour from deep purple to light violet. Also from transparent to translucent. 

The most important commercial deposits of Amethyst have been found in Brazil, Bolivia, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Common Treatments

Amethyst can be treated to produce Citrine or a green quartz called prasiolite. 

Amethyst Testing

Dichroscopes, Polariscopes and refractometers can help to differentiate amethyst from similar looking materials. 

Amethyst Qualities

Amethyst is the birthstone for February  and the traditional zodiac birthstone for Pisces. With a hardness of 7 Amethyst is a relatively tough gemstone. Also one of the most popular and valued of the quartz family for its rich purple colours.