Amethyst 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch

Amethyst 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 InchAmethyst is a beautiful purple stone, known as a Gem of Fire by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond. Today, this semi to precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world. The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue, and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light

It is believed that Ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistador’s gift from Bolivia to the Spanish Queen

Weight: grams: 160-210 grams

It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine

blush color is deceptive

displaying these colors in patterns of parallel bands

rich greens

Golden Blood Quartz is a clear to milky to white silicon dioxide mineral

and can display a nearly emerald green color due to the presence of Chromium within the stone

” Fire Opal is believed to utilize elemental fire to awaken one’s passion

red and white -- as well as for its opacity and patterns

Famous malachite mines in the Ural mountains of Russia once produced 20 to ton blocks of the stone

power and perseverance and is also considered a calming and protective stone