Amethyst – Natural, Specimen, Red
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 |