gemstone

Amethyst

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, purple to violet color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture.

Identified October 23, 2026More gemstone →

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Physical properties

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, purple to violet color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture.

Forms within gas cavities in volcanic rocks through hydrothermal solutions containing iron and silica, often over millions of years.

Extensively used in fine jewelry, decorative carvings, metaphysical collections, and lapidary art.

Amethyst was once as valuable as diamond, ruby, and emerald until large deposits were discovered in Brazil during the 19th century.

Easily identified by its distinctive purple coloration and high hardness; commonly sourced from Brazil, Uruguay, and Zambia.

Ammolite

Ammolite (Biogenic Aragonite with trace elements; fossils of Placenticeras meeki and Placenticeras intercalare)

Gemstone Ring

N/A - Set piece of jewelry, likely Amethyst or Garnet with Diamond or CZ

Amber

Succinite (Organic Gemstone)

Diamond and Gold Jewelry

Carbon (Diamond) / Au (Gold)

Red Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite inclusions

Pearl necklace

Pearl, primarily aragonite (CaCO₃) and conchiolin