amethyst

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) and owes its violet colour to irradiation, impurities of iron and in some cases other transition metals, and the presence of other trace elements, which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. Popular for its purple colouring it is used for...

The beautiful purples of Amethyst. that is my dirty fingerprint on the stone I think it adds to the story...lighting by Pixel II

Jewellery piece of Amethyst polished pendant for necklace.

Given to me by my best friend who knows I love the rocks:

A gift from my Uncle Johnny who use to explore the wilds of Northern Ontario. A true adventurer in his time.

A purple or violet quartz, used as a gem.