Amethyst
One of the most beautiful varieties of quartz? Definitely amethyst! This semi-precious stone is glassy, transparent, and mesmerizes with a range of purple shades. For these reasons, it has been one of the most popular materials for jewelry for centuries. What are its other uses? How to recognize real amethyst? Which of its varieties are worth choosing? You’ll find the answers to these questions below, under the products. Read them and check out the amethyst stones available in our online store. You’ll quickly discover that the variety of their shapes and sizes is impressive. Browse through all our offerings, and then add to your cart those that captivate you the most.
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Amethyst – what is it? What distinguishes it from other minerals?
Chemically, amethyst is silicon dioxide, while geologically, it is a type of quartz, one of the most common minerals on Earth. Among other gemstones, amethyst stands out with its enchanting color, the intensity of which depends on the amount of iron and other trace elements present in it, as well as the effects of sunlight. From light pink, purple, bishop’s purple, heather, lilac, to indigo, amethyst displays a wide range of purple shades. What other characteristics does this mineral have? On the Mohs hardness scale, it scores 7 out of 10, meaning it is hard and resistant to breaking. It can, therefore, withstand intensive processing.
How to recognize real amethyst?
As mentioned earlier, real amethyst has high resistance to scratching and abrasion – in fact, it is even harder than steel. Therefore, a simple way to check the authenticity of this stone is to gently scratch it with a knife – if a scratch appears on the crystal surface, it means it is fake. Wondering how to recognize real amethyst by color? When placed in a glass of water, the mineral will slightly discolor at the edges. Conversely, artificial stone will have a uniform, intense color across its entire surface.
Amethyst stones and their applications
- Jewelry production.
Rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches and pendants – amethyst is used to produce various types of jewelry.
- Decoration creation.
Amethyst stones can also be an elegant decoration for your home. Placed in the living room, dining room, bedroom, or office, they catch the eye and delight with their natural beauty.
- Sculpture creation.
Amethyst crystals are also a good base for creating sculptures and various handicrafts.
Amethyst and the types of these stones – the offer of our online store Gemsonyx
In our online store, you can buy amethyst stones in many variants to choose from. Round, oval, obelisk, pear, icicle, marquise, cushion, octagon, hexagon – choose the shape of the mineral that suits you best. You can also opt for different sizes of stones. All crystals have a faceted cut, which gives them symmetrical, spectacular-looking planes. The common denominator of the products you will buy in this section of our assortment is also the beautiful purple color – characteristic of amethyst. Check out all the stones we offer and add to your cart those that you like the most, and if you need help choosing the right shape or size of amethyst, contact us: send an email to contact@gemsonyx.com, or use the contact form on our website.
