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Amethyst

Interesting amethysts have been found in Zambia, Southern Province, Kalomo. This Amethyst has a scepter shape, purple, dark glossy, translucent to transparent, crystal with purple inclusions reaching a length of 4,9 cm.

Origin Africa » Zambia » Southern Province » Kalomo
Size category Miniature (4-7 cm)
Size 4,9 x 3 x 2,3 cm
Weight 27 g
The biggest crystal 4,9 x 3 x 2,3 cm

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.

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