mineral
Chevron Amethyst
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: V-shaped bands of purple and white; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- V-shaped bands of purple and white
- Luster
- Vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: V-shaped bands of purple and white; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and cavities of volcanic rocks. The 'Chevron' pattern occurs when bands of amethyst and white quartz grow in alternating cycles. Most specimens date from the Cretaceous to Cenozoic eras.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, lapidary arts for tumbled stones and carvings, and widely collected as a healing or decorative crystal.
Geological facts
Chevron Amethyst is one of the strongest 'Third Eye' stones in metaphysical belief. It is a combination of amethyst and white quartz, creating a distinct 'V' or 'zigzag' pattern.
Field identification & locations
Identify by the characteristic white 'V' shaped bands of quartz against a dark purple background. Common locations include Brazil, Bolivia, Africa, and India.
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