Deep-purple amethyst rough from Zambian sources, listed at 45 grams as a single-parcel lot. Amethyst from this origin is commonly described in the trade as holding color under incandescent light.
The seller declares no heat treatment. Saturation and zoning vary within the lot; lot photographs in the listing document the individual pieces.
Amethyst is a member of the quartz family with a Mohs hardness of 7. The material is widely used as a faceting species for cutters new to the machine as well as experienced cutters working in darker color ranges.
| Species | Amethyst (quartz) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Zambia |
| Weight (stated) | 45 g |
| Parcels | 1 |
| Treatment | None declared |
| Retailer | Price | Stock | Shipping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◆Amazon | $135 | In stock | 2 day | VISIT → |
The quartz family — amethyst, citrine, smoky quartz, rose quartz, rock crystal — at Mohs 7.