Amethyst Fossils and as a precious metal

and as a precious metal for thousands of years

resulting from the oxidation of its copper and sulfide components

with color intensity usually deepest at the termination or tip of each crystal

Malachite is known for its deep green coloration

One of the most widely recognized and unmistakable minerals

Amethyst Fossils and as a precious metalOne of the most widely recognized and unmistakable minerals, Amethyst has been sought after since ancient times as a gemstone and decorative object. Amethyst is a form of Quartz which gets its beautiful purple tint from the substitution of silicone for iron due to irradiation. It is found in a wide range of shades from deep purple to pale violet and even pink, with color intensity usually deepest at the termination or tip of each crystal.