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Amethyst is a form of quartz.

Quartz belongs to the trigonal crystal system. The ideal crystal shape is a six-sided prism terminating with six-sided pyramids at each end.

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Is amethyst a precious gem?

In Europe, in the middle ages, an amethyst was believed to protect the solders in the battlefield. The ancient Greeks believed that amethyst gemstones had magical powers and these beautiful stones were used to make medicines. Amethyst is also used in fengshui to remove the negative energy from the environment.


How do you know if a purple rock is an amethyst crystal?

Well it's kinda easy 'cos there are hardly any rocks that are purple other than amethyst. Firstly amethyst is violet, secondly it's usually transparent and sometimes has white parts, and lastly amethyst occurs in a hexagonal prism naturally. Oh, and you wouldn't find a polished amethyst crystal on the ground, trust me.


How do you use amethyst in daily life?

The Amethyst is a spiritual gem steeped in lore and legend. It is the traditional birthstone of February, and is known as the "all healer crystal" for people and animals. It helps you to sleep better, stay calmer and reduce depression.


Many gemstones are polished so much that you can no longer detect a crystal shape what could you do to a gemstone to determine its crystal shape?

You can examine a gemstone's crystal shape by using a polarizing microscope or conducting X-ray crystallography. These methods allow you to view the internal structure of the gemstone to determine its crystal shape accurately.


What is the amethyst fracture?

Amethyst fractures are breaks or fissures in the crystal structure of an amethyst gemstone. These fractures can affect the overall clarity and appearance of the gemstone, reducing its value. It is common for amethyst to have fractures, which are often filled in with other minerals or glass during the gemstone's enhancement process.