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Bookmark or Share- The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom: Image Photo GalleryAmethyst GEMSTONE PHOTOS: View Additional Images for this gemstone Ametrine ...
- Ametrine: The gemstone Ametrine (Amethyst, Citrine) info & picturesAlthough Amethyst, the purple variety of Quartz, and Citrine, the yellow/orange variety of Quartz belong to the same scientific mineral classification, they have always been distinguished as individual gemstones. The unique color combination of Ametrine has sparked an interest and appeal to this distinctive gemstone.
- Citrine: The quartz mineral Citrine information and picturesIt is a widely used as a gemstone, and after Amethyst it is the most popular Quartz gem. Most Citrine is formed by heat treating purple Amethyst. Citrine may also be produced by heat-treating Smoky Quartz from certain localities. In some Amethyst deposits, the Amethyst has been partially or fully changed over to yellow Citrine by natural means ...
- Amethyst: The purple Quartz mineral Amethyst information and picturesAmethyst is one of the most popular gems. It has a beautiful color and is fairly common, making it an inexpensive and widely used gem. Most Amethyst is faceted into jewelry cuts, and some are cut as cabochons. Large, massive chunks of Amethyst banded with Quartz is sometimes carved into ornaments. Amethyst is also very popular among mineral ...
- The Gemstone Amethyst - The Mineral and Gemstone KingdomAmethyst was once highly regarded among the precious gemstones like Ruby and Emerald, but discoveries of huge Amethyst deposits since the 1800's have made Amethyst fairly inexpensive and very obtainable. Amethyst colors range from light to dark purple, and the transparent deep purple colors are the most highly regarded.
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