Amethyst 8x12-10x14mm Side Drill Faceted Nugget 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

Due to its natural porosity

Pyhsically

” It is one of the most sought-after minerals among gem and mineral collectors

which comes in many forms and color variations

and was discovered in North Kaap River

The stone ranges in hue from green

It is visually characterized by a multi-colored appearance of purple

they appear dark or black

translucent stone

Believed to have formed during a time when minerals and elements were being combined by natural forces

and igneous rocks

these captivating beads are more than just accessories