Amethyst, the English name of amethyst, comes from Greek, which means "unbreakable". Amethyst is a kind of lavender to deep purple crystal, which 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. In the case of high heat or burning, the color of gemstones often changes to yellow brown and brown. Amethyst is purple, because it is permeated with trace iron. The frequency is quite high, leading the right brain world, improving spirituality and opening up higher intelligence. It is an indispensable weapon for students, office workers or creators who need to think often.

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Chemical formula silicon dioxide

Crystal system: hexagonal crystal system

Hardness: 7

Specific gravity: 2.65

Refractive index: 1.54- 1.55

Origin: Brazil, Uruguay, Sambia, India, South Africa, Argentina and South Korea.

The most valuable color of amethyst is deep purple to purplish red. Because of its purple beauty, it has always been the most popular jade variety and has the reputation of "the king of jade". The international gemstone community has designated amethyst as "February Birthday Stone". In addition to the elegant color, the ancients believed that amethyst can promote mutual understanding between people, treat people with sincerity, bless people with all the best, be safe all year round, resist infectious diseases and suppress evil thoughts. Amethyst has the reputation of "the stone of honesty".

Amethyst has many uses. It is often used to make jade carvings and ring faces. It is said that bishops of the Roman church often wear amethyst rings to ward off evil spirits. The princess of Wales has a circle of pearls and high-quality amethyst on her crown. According to legend, Julius Caesar enthusiastically pursued amethyst and sent thousands of people to the Urals mine to look for this ore.

Legend has it that amethyst's most famous function is to treat epilepsy or stop drunkenness. The story of amethyst hangover comes from Bacchus, the ancient Greek god of wine. It is said that chastity and Diana, the goddess of the moon, once offended Bacchus, the god of wine. He retaliated by announcing that the first woman he met would be eaten by a tiger. Just then, a beautiful girl Amethyst passed by his path, and Dionysus called a fierce tiger to rush at Amethyst. In times of crisis, she turned to Di Anna, the goddess of chastity. Di Anna rescued her and turned her into a pure and clean stone to protect her. Bacchus, the god of wine, suddenly woke up and poured the wine on the body of Amethyst Petrochemical to apologize. Because the legend is related to Baccus, people have long insisted that drinking with amethyst cups can prevent drinkers from getting drunk and losing their minds even if they drink too much.

At the beginning of the 20th century, amazing amethyst samples were found in Brazil. It is 33 feet long, 5.5 feet wide and weighs about 35 tons. It is bread-shaped and the best amethyst in the world.

Amethyst is the noblest and most beautiful member of the crystal family, also known as Feng Shui Stone. The Japanese call amethyst an energy stone. Amethyst is purple because it contains a small amount of Fe (iron), and iron oxide is the main reason for its bright purple. Amethyst will also form other patterns, most of which are inward crystal holes (amethyst holes), while outward growth of amethyst clusters (the most common in the market is white crystal clusters) is extremely rare. Amethyst family is widely distributed all over the world and can be classified by region and color:

Uruguay violet

Amethyst from Uruguay has always been the highest hue of purple in amethyst. This purple is very deep and delicate, with a kind of Burgundy "fire". It has been discontinued in recent years, and it is a necessary commodity for high-end jewelry stores all over the world.

Korea purple

The color is also dark, but the main color is a bit "blue-purple". This is also a very charming and pleasing color. Unfortunately, the output has been getting less and less in recent years.

Sambia purple

The color is very dark, and some are even dark purple. However, they are generally small, each with a few carats at most. But there are many flaws, and American blockbusters are rarely seen. At present, there are many purple amethyst bracelets and prayer beads, all made of this Sambia crystal.

Brazilian violet

Brazil produces the most amethyst, which is generally lighter in color. Most colors are either too light or tend to be "eggplant purple", but occasionally you will find beautiful colors.

Bolivian violet

The main representative of Bolivia's producing area is amethyst, and its quality is generally above average. Due to the frequent geothermal activity in Bolivia, the mined amethyst has more or less obvious amethyst zones, which are quite beautiful.

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Amethyst is made because it contains ferrous iron Fe2+. After a long period of high-temperature heating, it will begin to undergo physical changes and transform into trivalent iron Fe3+. Generally speaking, many stores will tell consumers that amethyst cannot be purified and demagnetized by sun exposure, and the main reason is the same. Simply put, in terms of data:

When the temperature reaches nearly 100 degrees, the color of amethyst will begin to fade. When the temperature reaches nearly 200 degrees, the color of amethyst will begin to become transparent. When the temperature reaches nearly 450 degrees, the color of amethyst will begin to turn yellow.

Amethyst is a yellow band formed after amethyst is heated by natural high temperature (such as geothermal, hot spring or volcanic movement). Amethyst is quite pleasing to the eye in the crystal world, because it has the color and texture of amethyst, and the junction between purple and yellow is gradually transparent and quite beautiful.