Spirit Amethyst - South Africa cat's eye effect in the

cat's eye effect in the light

Rose Quartz is right up there with amethyst when it comes to popularity

Stone: Amethyst on Green Aventurine

especially those depicting the Virgin Mary

commercial-grade citrine is often amethyst that has been heated to extreme temperatures

Spirit Amethyst - South Africa cat's eye effect in theAmethyst is arguably the most popular mineral known to man. Many people are familiar with the beauty of its purple hues. Amethyst is a variation of quartz that contains trace amounts of iron. When the mineral is exposed to radioactive gamma rays, it is irradiated, producing the purple color we know and love. The saturation of the amethyst depends on the amount of iron present. Spirit Amethyst, also known as spirit quartz and pineapple quartz, is a