mineral
Amethyst Cluster
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, purple to violet color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, purple to violet color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins and gas cavities within igneous rocks through the cooling of silica-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental decorative items, and metaphysical healing practices.
Geological facts
Amethyst was historically prized as a precious gemstone equal in value to ruby and emerald until large deposits were discovered in Brazil.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct purple crystalline druzy structure; commonly sourced from Brazil, Uruguay, and Zambia.
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