Amethyst Sphere

Description:

• Amethyst, derived from Greek, means “not easily broken” and is chemically composed of SiO2.
  Triangular crystal system, the crystal is in the shape of hexagonal columns, with horizontal stripes on the column surface, left and right shapes, and twin crystals are very common. Hardness 7. Crystals often contain irregular or feather shaped gas-liquid two-phase inclusions. Because some Si4+in the lattice is replaced by Fe3+, and under the influence of irradiation, [FeO4] color centers are formed, causing the crystal to appear purple.
• Amethyst is widely distributed around the world, with the following regions being the main production areas：                                                                      Uruguay
  The amethyst produced in Uruguay has always been the highest level of purple color among amethysts. This purple color is very deep and delicate, with a wine red “firelight”. Approaching discontinuation, it is a must-have item in high-end jewelry stores around the world.
  The republic of korea
  The color is also very dark, but the main tone is somewhat “blue purple”. This is also a very delicate and pleasing color. Unfortunately, the output is also decreasing.
  Zambia
  Zambian amethyst usually has small particles and low clarity, but its color tone is peculiar, with a beautiful red tone in the purple color. Even when worn from a distance, it will not turn black, so its value is high, but unfortunately its production is not large.
  Brazil
  Brazilian amethyst has the highest production, and generally speaking, its color is not of the highest grade. Most of the colors are not too light, with a slight black tone and a darker purple tone, but occasionally you will find beautiful and vibrant products. The vast majority of amethyst products on the market come from Brazil.
  China
  The origin of Amethyst in China can be classified as follows: Shanxi Amethyst has a hundred years of mining history, mainly distributed in Mount Wutai, Hengshan Mountain, Yanbei Mountain and Luliang Mountain. In Xinghe County, Inner Mongolia, quartz veins in granite pegmatite veins produce crystals, mainly consisting of smoky crystals and a very small amount of amethyst; Moreover, Alaben and Guyang counties in Qianqi, Bayannur League also produce amethyst. The production area of Xinjiang amethyst is located on the edge of the Tarim Platform, and amethyst is mainly produced in granite and hydrothermal quartz veins. And Yunnan’s amethysts are distributed in Shigu, the southern section of Ailao Mountain, central Yunnan, as well as Lijiang, Fengke, Mashidi, Honghe, Mulonghe Baxin, Bimiao, Yuanyang Luojiazhai and other places. The crystals are large and of good quality. The production areas of amethyst in Henan are mainly distributed in Nanyang region, with small amounts also produced in Xinyang and Zhumadian. In Shandong, the main production area of amethyst is Dashuichang in Mazhan Township, Yishui.
• Mythical legends
  Amethyst means “not drunk” in ancient Greek, and in French medieval poetry, the god of wine Bacchus used wine to pour crystals, giving birth to this instantly enamored purple.
• Amethyst comes from the meaning of “not drunk”. It is said that the crystal irrigated with wine by the god of wine was originally transformed by a young girl. Some European royal families believe that amethysts contain mysterious powers that help the wearer gain status and power.
• Meaning of the item
  Amethyst is the birthstone of February, symbolizing loyalty and love. On the sixth wedding anniversary, giving amethyst symbolizes a happy marriage.
• Size:3-20cm/1.2-8 inch