Gemstone - Amethyst


Item Number: 116

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $72

Online Close: Sep 24, 2012 10:00 PM MDT

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!

Description

For the collector or as a beautiful accent to any home or office, this gemstone is a statement of color that would look amazing in any setting.


The February birthstone is the most valuable of the quartz gemstones. It contains iron that is finely dispersed throughout the crystal.  The color is caused by the presence of manganese oxide impurities.  It is found in alluvial deposits all around the world and occurs in crystalline or massive form.  As a mineral specimen, amethyst is popular for it's rich color and beauty.


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