Amethyst, also called "Amethystos" in Greek, is taken from the meaning of "not drunk". It is said that Dionysus's crystal watered with wine is a girl's fantasy. Some royal families in Europe believe that amethyst contains mysterious power, which can help the wearer gain status and power. Amethyst is the birthstone of February, symbolizing loyalty and love. Amethyst is given for the sixth wedding anniversary, which means a happy marriage.

vitreous luster

Main component silicon dioxide

Transparency transparency

Trilateral crystal system

Hardness 7

Specific gravity 2.65

conchoidal fracture

Colors are purple, deep purple, blue purple, deep red and so on.

Place of production

Uruguay, Brazil. Amethyst is widely distributed all over the world, mainly in Uruguay, South Korea, Brazil, Zambia, China and other places. Amethyst from Uruguay has always been the highest hue of purple in amethyst. This purple is deep and delicate, with a burgundy "fire". Close to production, it is a must-have item for high-end jewelry stores all over the world. Brazil produces the most amethyst, but generally speaking, the color is not the most upscale. Most amethyst products on the market come from Brazil.

nature

The chemical composition of amethyst is silicon dioxide. Trilateral crystal system, the crystal is hexagonal column, the column mask is horizontal, and there are two shapes. Twins are very common. Hardness 7. Crystals usually contain irregular or feathery gas-liquid two-phase inclusions. Is the most expensive member of the crystal family, because the crystal contains Mn and Fe3+ and appears purple. Transparent, when observed under a dichroic mirror, it has obvious polychromatic color.

meaning

Amethyst is also a social stone, but the social interaction here is not like the popularity brought by pink crystal, but the attraction of introverted heart. Wearing it often helps to get to know noble people, increase wit, and improve intuition and subconscious. In western countries, it also represents the "guardian stone of love", which can give lovers and couples deep love, chastity, honesty and courage.