mineral
Chevron Amethyst
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, purple and white banded coloration, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, purple and white banded coloration, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins or gas cavities in volcanic rocks through the crystallization of silica-rich solutions containing iron impurities.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and metaphysical collections.
Geological facts
The distinct V-shaped chevron pattern is created by alternating layers of white quartz and purple amethyst during crystal growth.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic zigzag or chevron banding and purple-to-white color zones; commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Africa.
