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Due to the presence of manganese.
Small amounts of ferric iron give quartz its violet/purple color (amethyst). It is found in hollow gas tubes that form in molten basalt.
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∙ 11y agoThe cause of the color in a Amethyst is depended a the impurities found in the gem.
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∙ 10y agoThe sun and irridation gives the amethyst stone its color. The stone is a very precious stone and is worth a lot of money. The stone is also very rare and is hard to find.
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Is there pink amethyst?
Amethyst is purple or violet quartz, used as a gem stone.
What is the birth stone for February?
amethyst, pinkish purple
What re the birth stones for February?
Amethyst
What is feburarys birth stone?
The birthstone for the month of February is Amethyst.
What are the most common cuts for amethyst?
common cuts on amethyst
What is the most common colour of an amethyst?
Purple
What is colour of quartz amethyst?
It is between pink and purple.
What is the usual color of an amethyst?
The normal colour is a nice see through purple colour.
What is an amethyst's chemical composition?
Mainly SiO2 with traces of Fe and Al to give it its purple colour.
What is amethyst chemical composition?
Mainly SiO2 with traces of Fe and Al to give it its purple colour.
What is the theme of Amy the Amethyst Fairy?
Wanting something that belongs to others can cause problems
Is there pink amethyst?
Amethyst is purple or violet quartz, used as a gem stone.
What is the Kannada word for 'amethyst'?
the kannada word for amethyst is padmaraga
What colour is amethyst?
Amethysts range in color from violet, pale red-violet and purple. People prefer reddish purple to dark purple, as long as the stone is not too dark so that brightness isn’t reduce.
Why is feburary's birthstone amethyst?
Amethyst
What is the latin name for amethyst?
amethyst
What is the birth stone for February?
amethyst, pinkish purple
