Amethyst was once as valuable as rubies and emeralds, and was popular with royal families, especially in European crown jewels.
It is associated with the month of February and is often given as a gift for the 6th wedding anniversary.
GEM INFORMATION
FEATURES
| MINERAL | Quartz |
| CHEMICAL MARK | SiO2 |
| COLOR | svetlá fialová až tmavá fialová |
| REFRACTION INDEX | 1.544 – 1.553 |
| BIREFRINGENCE | 0,009 |
| HARDNESS ACCORDING TO THE MOHS CHART | 7,00 |
| SPECIFIC WEIGHT | 2,63- 2,65 |
WHY AMETHYST WILL GET YOU
Amethyst is one of the most popular gemstones. It gains its fans mainly due to its distinctive purple color, but also its historical significance and symbolic properties.
The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek word „amethystos“, which means "non-intoxicating" - the ancient Greeks believed it would protect them from drunkenness, evil thoughts, and poisoning.
Because of its beauty, it is used in all kinds of jewelry, especially in combination with silver or white gold, which emphasize its purple color. It is also very often found as a decorative stone.
The distinctive purple color expressed and still expresses not only secular, that is, royal power, but also spiritual. Its color has become in the past a symbol of humility and purity and that is why the church chose him as the religious personification of episcopal power. That is why we can see him in bishops' rings.
AMETHYST AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Amethyst belongs to the quartz family and is used mainly in jewelry or as decoration due to its beauty.
It is actually silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with impurities of iron (Fe³⁺), which cause its typical purple color.
Amethysts can exhibit a weak to strong phenomenon called pleochroism. This means that depending on the angle of view, the stone can appear in different shades of purple.
It ranks 7th out of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, meaning it is relatively scratch-resistant, but not completely unbreakable.
It is transparent to translucent, with quality gems having a uniform color without inclusions. It has a vitreous luster, meaning it is highly shiny. It is trigonal, which is typical of quartz.
It creates geodes, which are natural cavities inside rocks filled with crystals. They can reach enormous sizes and are often displayed in museums or used to energetically harmonize rooms.
WHAT IS THE MAGIC OF AMETHYST?
Amethyst is attributed to people born in Februaryand traditionally it is stone of Aquarius and PiscesWith its vivid and bright color, purity, and distinctive glassy shine, it can awaken the good sides in each of us.
It is a symbol of humility, spirituality, and inner harmony. It is also considered a stone that strengthens patience and helps manage stress.
A unique piece of jewelry with amethyst can bring you balance and peace in your everyday life.
VALUE
Amethyst was once as valuable as rubies and emeralds, and was popular with royal families, especially in European crown jewels.
Nowadays, it is one of the more affordable types of gemstones. This is due to the richness and number of its deposits.
COLOR
The color spectrum ranges from light lavender to deep dark purple.
Regarding color zonation, Amethysts can have bands different shades of purple and strong light reflections further emphasize its color.
It is resistant to chemicals. Its color is usually heat-treated using intense heat, which can change its color to yellow to orange - these gemstones are known as Citrine, or green - known as Prasiolite.
ORIGIN
The largest deposits of amethyst are found in Brazil, Uruguay, Russia, Zambia and India.
Brazilian amethysts are known for their large crystals, while Uruguayan amethysts have a more intense dark purple hue.
