Poor lighting can make anything look awful. "Amethyst" by Dylan. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Purple Amethyst Specimen
Poor lighting can make anything look awful. Photo by Dylan. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
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Credit: Dylan
| Gemstone | Quartz, Amethyst |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Purple |
| Transparency | Transparent |