Amethyst
"Amethyst Intaglio," a portrait of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, changed in the Byzantine period into a portrait of St. Peter with the addition of an inscription and a cross, ca. 212 CE, from the Cabinet des Médailles in the Bibliothèque nationale de France, by Clio20. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.
Article: Amethyst Symbolism
Credit: Clio20
Gemstone | Quartz, Amethyst |
Natural or man made | Natural |
Gem State | Cabochon |
Color | Purple |
Transparency | Translucent |