mineral
Chevron Amethyst
Silicon dioxide (Quartz), SiO2
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, featuring distinct purple and white V-shaped bands (chevron pattern), vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, featuring distinct purple and white V-shaped bands (chevron pattern), vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins or gas cavities in volcanic rocks where quartz and white vein quartz crystallize together rhythmically over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, lapidary arts, decorative carvings, and crystal collecting.
Geological facts
The chevron pattern is created by alternating layers of amethyst and white quartz growing together during formation.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its signature chevron or zigzag banding of purple and white; commonly sourced from Brazil, South Africa, and Madagascar.
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