Amethyst Mineral Specimens

Quartz is silicon oxide and one of the most abundant minerals of the earth's crust. Amethyst is the purple gemstone variety of quartz, perhaps the best known member of the quartz family. The coloring of amethyst is due to impurities of iron or manganese compounds and results in hues of purple, including deep purple, light lilac, lavender, and mauve. The name amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos," meaning "not drunken," from a belief that amethyst prevented intoxication. The amethyst presented on this page comes from Brazil and Mexico.

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All weights and measurements are approximate.

#SP2036 Amethyst - Mexico - Weight: 1 1/8 lbs. - Specimen Size: 4.25" x 2 7/8" x 1.75" - Price: $25.00

#SP2037 Amethyst - Brazil - Weight: 1.5 lbs. - Specimen Size: 3.25" x 3.50" x 1.50" - Price: $19.50

#SP2038 Amethyst - Brazil - Weight: 1.25 lbs. - Specimen Size: 4.75" x 4.25" x .75" - Price: $25.00

#SP2039 Amethyst - Brazil - Weight: 1.25 lbs. - Specimen Size: 4" x 3" x 1" - Price: $18.75

#SP2040 Amethyst - Brazil - Weight: 1 lb. - Specimen Size: 4.25" x 3" x 1 5/8 " - Price: $12.00

#SP2041 Amethyst - Brazil - Weight: 1 lb. - Specimen Size: 5" x 3.75" x 1.25" - Price: $24.00

#SP2042 Amethyst - Brazil - Weight: 1 7/8 lbs. - Specimen Size: 6.25" x 3.25" x 2" - Price: $30.00

All weights and measurements are approximate.

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