Amethyst, strand tumble flat 6 x 12 mm

Amethyst is the violet variety of crystal quartz. The violet color is caused by the inclusion of iron in the crystal lattice. This popular gemstone gets its name from the Greek "amethystos" (not drunk), as it was believed to protect against drunkenness.

Length 40 cm.
Stone size approx. 6 x 12mm, thickness 4mm

Amethyst is the violet variety of crystal quartz. The violet color is caused by the inclusion of iron in the crystal lattice. This popular gemstone gets its name from the Greek "amethystos" (not drunk), as it was believed to protect against drunkenness.

Amethyst is found worldwide. Most amethysts used in jewelry production come from Brazil, and the often impressively large amethyst geodes from Minas Gerais are well known.