mineral

Chevron Amethyst

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Iron (Fe3+)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Purple with white 'V' shaped bands; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (hexagonal prisms); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs)
Color: Purple with white 'V' shaped bands
Luster: Vitreous

Identified February 22, 2026More mineral →

Identify your own rocks.

Get a report just like this from any photo, free.

App Store Google Play

Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Purple with white 'V' shaped bands; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (hexagonal prisms); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in hydrothermal veins or basaltic cavities through the precipitation of silica from hot, mineral-rich fluids. The distinctive banding occurs due to fluctuations in iron content and growth rates over thousands of years.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), metaphysical practices, and as ornamental gallery pieces or pocket stones.

Geological facts

Chevron Amethyst, also known as 'Banded Amethyst,' combines the stress-relieving properties of Amethyst with the strengthening properties of White Quartz. It is one of the few minerals named specifically for its pattern rather than just its chemical makeup.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by the characteristic white quartz 'V' or 'chevron' shapes against a purple background. Frequently found in Brazil, Uruguay, India, and Africa. It is a favorite for beginning collectors due to its unique aesthetics.

Other mineral specimens

See all

Sandstone (with potential mineral staining/concretions)

Arenite (SiO2 based)

sedimentary

Epidote

Epidote | Ca2(Al2,Fe3+)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

metamorphic

Nephrite Jade

Nephrite

Mineral/Rock

Banded Gneiss (River Rock/Pebble)

Gneiss (specifically a banded variety often found as a river rock)

Metamorphic Rock

Green Apatite on Albite

Fluorapatite [Ca5(PO4)3F] on Albite [Na(AlSi3O8)]

mineral

Epidote

Epidote - Ca2(Al2,Fe3+)3(SiO4)3(OH)

mineral