This specimen of Amethyst comes from Canada, Ontario. it is a sample from the 80's, it has size of 10.9 x 4.2 x 6 cm. Amethyst consists of reddish, light purple, diamond-shiny, translucent crystals up to 9 mm in size, which grow together.
Origin |
North America
» Canada
» Ontario
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Size category |
Large Cabinet (10-20 cm)
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Size |
10,9 x 4,2 x 6 cm
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Weight |
270 g
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The biggest crystal |
1,1 x 0,8 x 0,6 cm
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Amethyst
The name amethyst comes from the Greek "a-methystos", not drunk with wine. It has been a popular material for the production of various ornaments and jewelry since ancient times. It is found mainly in the cavities of alkaline rocks (geodes). Amethyst has a color from light purple, deep purple to purple. Some amethysts are transparent, others only translucent, others opaque. Amethyst does not like direct light, loses color and fades.