Synthetic amethyst. Photo by Mauro Cateb. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Lab-Created Purple Amethyst Faceted Emerald Cut
Synthetic amethyst. Photo by Mauro Cateb. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
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Credit: Mauro Cateb
| Gemstone | Quartz, Amethyst |
| Natural or man made | Lab-made |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Purple |
| Transparency | Transparent |