Druzy Amethyst Pendant - J3
Druzy Cross-cut Amethyst Pendant
with Amethyst Chip Necklace Strand.
Strand length 18”
About Amethyst
Amethyst is a violet to purple variety of quartz. It gets its color from gamma irradiation and the presence of traces of iron in its crystal lattice. The irradiation causes the iron atoms to lose an electron and form a color center. The color is not evenly distributed in the crystals, and it is often most intense in the growth zones under the rhombohedral faces. In some crystals, the color appears in phantom-like thin layers. The iron content in amethyst is relatively low, in the 10-100 ppm range. When heated to more than about 300-400°C, amethyst loses its violet color and often turns yellow, orange or brown. It may also turn colorless or rarely green. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will also slowly fade amethyst.
In Greek mythology: Bacchus, " The God of Wine", was insulted by a mortal and he swore that the next mortal to cross his path would be attacked by his fierce tigers. When a beautiful maiden named Amethysta came along, the Goddess Diana turned the maiden into a beautiful statue of Quartz to save her. The remorseful God Bacchus wept tears of wine over the stone maiden, creating a purple quartz Amethyst. The Amethyst is a stone used to clear, cleanse, and connection with the spirit. Amethyst helps sharpen the mind and focus. The Amethyst is also known as the stone of stability, strength, protection and psychic dreams.