AMETHYST CRYSTAL POINT
A beautiful natural Large Amethyst Crystal Point. This is a purple Amethyst crystal with a natural termination. Crystals like this are not always available and this one is a great collectors piece. It would make an unforgettable gift or treat for anyone who loves crystals and minerals.
Location:
Brazil.
Dimensions:
13.5cm x 6.1cm x 6.1cm, 555g.
Variety of: Quartz , SiO2.
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. If it were not for its widespread availability, amethyst would be very expensive. The name “amethyst” comes from the Greek and means “not drunken.” This was maybe due to a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol. Most likely the Greeks were referring to the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered. Its color is unparalleled, and even other, more expensive purple gemstones are often compared to its color and beauty. Amethyst also comes in green.