Amethyst

AmethystOne of the most widely recognized and unmistakable minerals, Amethyst has been sought after since ancient times as a gemstone and decorative object. Amethyst is a form of Quartz which gets its beautiful purple tint from the substitution of silicone for iron due to irradiation. It is found in a wide range of shades from deep purple to pale violet and even pink, with color intensity usually deepest at the termination or tip of each crystal.

and as a precious metal for thousands of years

Natural copper is relatively soft and often found in intricate and unique structures

Due to its incredibly vivid and deep coloration

Amethyst has been sought after since ancient times as a gemstone and decorative object

These specimens of natural uncut aquamarine occur within a unique matrix of thick mica with a strong yellowish tint

449 million years old

large calcite crystals and the dusting of fine gold from the pyrite is unique to specimens from this specific region of China and have not been found anywhere else

It is found in many sites across the world

Approx size of fossil - 4

The unique combination of smoky

so much that the local tribes people used to use these mudstones as currency in trade and other daily life

Malachite has been mined for both use in copper tools and for ornamentation and jewelry