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About the Stone
Amethyst is quartz coloured violet by traces of iron in its crystal structure, and that colour grows in bands as the crystal forms. One end of a bead is therefore often stronger than the other, and a graduated strand makes the variation part of the design. Faceting sharpens the way light returns through the clearer beads.
- Family
Quartz (macrocrystalline)
- Hardness
7
- Note
Amethyst is ordinary quartz whose violet colour comes from traces of iron in the crystal structure, altered by natural irradiation. The colour grows in bands as the crystal forms, which is why one end of a cut bead is often stronger than the other.
Product Details
- Stone type
Natural amethyst, undyed
- Bead size
4 - 9 mm faceted rounds
- Approximate length
45 cm plus 4 cm extender
- Finish
Machine-faceted, hand-polished
- Availability
Handmade, ready to ship
- Care
Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight, which can pale the violet. Rinse in cool water and dry.
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