Translucent Red Quartz Specimen, Heat-Treated from Brazil
Once gem treatments turn amethysts into any color besides purple, they cease being considered amethysts. These color-enhanced amethyst clusters from Brazil have become other varieties of colored quartz. Photo by Jarno. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Article: Amethyst Gem, Price, and Jewelry Information
Credit: Jarno
| Gemstone | Quartz |
| Treatments | Heat Treatment |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Red |
| Transparency | Translucent |