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Fancy Cutting 14.96 Ct Sparkling Color Natural Amethyst -SKU-TA
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 15.090 x 15.330 x 12.440mm
- Weight (cts)
- 14.960
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Clarity
- VVS
- Type
- Faceted
- Shape
- Fancy
- Colours
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Amethyst is a well known mineral and gemstone. It is the purple variety of the mineral Quartz, and its most valuable and prized variety. Its name derives from the Greek “amethystos”, which means “not drunken”, as Amethyst in antiquity was thought to ward off drunkenness. The color of some Amethyst specimens from certain localities slowly fade upon prolonged exposure to light. When used as a gemstone, Amethyst is often heat treated to deepen the color, or to transform it into Citrine. Some varieties may also change to a light green color, which is given the trade name “Prasiolite”, or “Green Amethyst”, as it is more commonly known in the gem trade.
Amethyst is most prevalent as small stubby pyramidal crystals, although several localities such as the Mexican occurrences are well-known for producing elegantly tall prismatic crystals, which are very highly regarded by collectors. Amethyst also forms the internal lining of geodes, some of which can be over 10 feet tall and weighing several tons.
Item Description
Name: Amethyst
Clarity: VVS
Treatment: Natural
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 15.090 x 15.330 x 12.440 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 14.960
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Clarity
- VVS
- Type
- Faceted
- Shape
- Fancy
- Colours
-
Amethyst is a well known mineral and gemstone. It is the purple variety of the mineral Quartz, and its most valuable and prized variety. Its name derives from the Greek “amethystos”, which means “not drunken”, as Amethyst in antiquity was thought to ward off drunkenness. The color of some Amethyst specimens from certain localities slowly fade upon prolonged exposure to light. When used as a gemstone, Amethyst is often heat treated to deepen the color, or to transform it into Citrine. Some varieties may also change to a light green color, which is given the trade name “Prasiolite”, or “Green Amethyst”, as it is more commonly known in the gem trade.
Amethyst is most prevalent as small stubby pyramidal crystals, although several localities such as the Mexican occurrences are well-known for producing elegantly tall prismatic crystals, which are very highly regarded by collectors. Amethyst also forms the internal lining of geodes, some of which can be over 10 feet tall and weighing several tons.
Item Description
Name: Amethyst
Clarity: VVS
Treatment: Natural
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NegativeThe stone has many defects visible to the naked eye. A crack even reaches the surface and creates an irregularity. Not at all the quality announced.
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Positive
Beautiful color cut and clarity spinel. Thank you.
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Extremely well packaged, took me a good 10 minutes to be able to get it out. Thanks!
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A+++ fast shipping items as described!
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A+++ fast shipping items as described!
