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Amethyst and Rose Quartz Beads
Crystalline Quartz (SiO2) with trace elements
Hardness: 7 (Mohs), Color: Purple (Amethyst) and Pink (Rose Quartz), Luster: Vitreous, Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal, Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs), Color: Purple (Amethyst) and Pink (Rose Quartz), Luster: Vitreous, Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal, Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins or geodes within volcanic or metamorphic rocks. Amethyst gets its color from irradiation and iron impurities; Rose Quartz from inclusions of minerals like dumortierite.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in jewelry making, beadwork, spiritual practices, and ornamental decorations.
Geological facts
Amethyst is the birthstone for February; the name comes from the Greek word 'amethystos', meaning 'not intoxicated'. Rose Quartz is known as the 'Stone of Universal Love'.
Field identification & locations
Identified by their characteristic colors and hardness. Common locations include Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar, and the USA. Beads are typically tumbled or cut into spheres for jewelry.
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