mineral
Chevron Amethyst
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, distinct V-shaped chevron patterns of purple and white, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, distinct V-shaped chevron patterns of purple and white, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and gas cavities in volcanic rocks through the rhythmic crystallization of quartz and white milky quartz over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and as a popular specimen for crystal healing and mineral collectors.
Geological facts
The distinctive chevron banding is created by alternating layers of violet amethyst and white quartz growing together during tectonic activity.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic V-shaped chevron patterns and purple-white banding; commonly sourced from Brazil, South Africa, and Madagascar.
