Amethyst
A violet variety of quartz owing its regal coloration to natural irradiation and iron lattice substitutions.
Tectosilicate
Traditional: calm & clarity
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Raw Brazilian Amethyst
Macro-crystalline quartz colored by natural irradiation and trivalent iron (Fe³⁺) impurities within crystal lattice.
Deep Violet
7 (Everyday Scratch Resistant)
Vitreous
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Note on durability: Resists many everyday scratches; can still chip or be scratched by harder materials.
Important: A visual guide cannot confirm identity; consult a qualified gemologist for valuable or safety-critical specimens.
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Ruled out: Fluorite (Mohs 4, softer), Lepidolite (Micaceous sheets).
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