Amethyst Gemstone

Amethyst is Purple variety of Quartz Mineral Species.
This Semi-Precious stone is liked for its unique Color, high Transparency & affordability.
Amethyst Crystals are also used for Healing
Amethyst Stone Price range starts at around Rupees  500/- ($ 5) per carat and goes up to Rupees 1500/- ($ 15) per Carat as per the quality (Color, Clarity, Cut, Shape

Amethyst Stone Price, Facts, Properties & Benefits
Amethyst Stone Facts
Amethyst stone is Purple variety of mineral Quartz. Amethyst is liked for its unique Color not seen in any other Gemstone, High Transparency & Affordability. Reddish Purple tone is considered the best among all color tones in Amethyst. Amethyst is the Birthstone for the Month of February as per western astrology. As Per Indian Vedic Astrology, Amethyst is also considered a mild substitute of Blue Sapphire. In Hindi, Amethyst is called - ‘Katella’. At one time in History, Amethyst was very rare and hence it was as expensive as Ruby and Sapphires. After the Discovery of Amethyst mines in Brazil, there was abundant supply of fine quality Amethyst which resulted in its price coming down.
Amethyst Stone Properties

MINERAL: Quartz
CHEMISTRY: SiO2
COLOUR: Purple
REFRACTIVE INDEX (RI): 1.544 to 1.553
OPTICAL CHARACTER: Anisotropic
BIREFRINGENCE: 0.009
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (SG): 2.66
MOHS SCALE HARDNESS: 7
TRANSPARENCY: Highly Transparent to Translucent
LUSTRE: Vitreous

Amethyst Quality
Currently, The Best Quality Amethyst is mined from Brazil. The Top Quality Amethyst has Rich Color and High Transparency. You would not see any inclusions with naked eye in such Top Quality Amethyst.

Benefits of Wearing Amethyst Stone
Amethyst is widely used in Jewellery for its Color & High Transparency. Amethyst is used for its Astrological and Healing benefits. Amethyst is known for its Healing properties. It promotes creative thinking. It is effective in curing Insomnia, relieving stress, migraines and Headaches. Amethyst is beneficial in Career Growth, Promotions and Court Disputes.

The Gemstone Amethyst. Amethyst is one of the most popular gemstones, and has been considered valuable since ancient times. Its name derives from the Greek "amethystos", which means "not drunken", as Amethyst in antiquity was thought to ward off drunkenness.,

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