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Amethyst has no variety. It is a purple coloured gemstone from the species quartz. ( a variety of quartz) however it comes in shades of purple, pink etc. When the word amethyst is used the only color that comes to one's mind is purple. Its color is due the presence of iron mineral in it. The color may range from a faint mauve to a glorious purple. The clear dark purple color is the one that is in most demand. It is also found in blue purple range.
Many a times amethyst is found in combination with the yellow color citrine (other variety of quartz family) and is called as Ametrine. Some green color amethysts have also been found in the Zimbabwe and Arizona and is said to get the color is due to the heat of the sun.
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Can you give me a sentence with amethyst?
When we were mining in a dark cave, we found some amethyst.
What stone are you if your birthday is in February?
Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is a purple variety of quartz and is believed to promote calmness, balance, and clarity of mind. Traditionally, it is associated with protection and healing properties.
Do clouds have names?
Different types like Cumulus for example based on their properties.
Are there different types of sundials?
Sundials use the posidtion of the sun to cast a shadow on the dial. You can then read the number on where the shadow falls to get the time. As a result, no, there shouldn't be different types of sundials.
What are three types of solar cookers?
The three different types of solar cookers are box, panel,and parabolic.
How are amethyst and quatz different?
Amethyst is quartz that contains an impurity that imparts the purple color. The impurity in amethyst is iron.
How are amethyst and quartz different?
Amethyst is a form of quartz that that contains impurities that make it purple.
What are the 6 major crystal types?
amethyst that's all i no
What are names of gems?
Well there are many, many different types of gemstones, here are the most commonly known five(they are also birthstones): ~ Diamond ~ Ruby ~ Emerald ~ Sapphire ~ Amethyst
What is the Kannada word for 'amethyst'?
the kannada word for amethyst is padmaraga
How are amethyst and diamonds different?
amethysts are purple in color and diamonds are more clear
Is a amethyst a nonmetal?
No, amethyst is not a nonmetal. Amethyst is a variety of quartz, which is a mineral and not classified as a metal or nonmetal.
Is there pink amethyst?
Pink amethyst is a rare and beautiful variation of amethyst that features a pink hue. It is believed to be created through the presence of iron and other minerals during the formation process. While not as common as traditional purple amethyst, pink amethyst can be found in a few select locations.
What is the latin name for amethyst?
amethyst
Why is feburary's birthstone amethyst?
Amethyst
What is amethyst called in Tamil?
Amethyst is cukantiyum in Tamil.
What type of rock is amethyst quartz?
yes, it is. amethyst is a purple type of quartz.
