Amethyst Shape Heart pink amethyst and iron oxides

and iron oxides

This classic purple and white fluorite is from Mexico

This piece is a natural citrine crystal

This peice has been polished into a tower shape

crystal shapes

Amethyst Shape Heart pink amethyst and iron oxidesAmethyst is a purple variety of quartz that gets its color from irradiation and inclusions of iron in the crystal lattice. Amethyst has been prized for thousands of years as a gemstone, commonly being used in jewelry. Ancient Greeks believed that amethyst prevented the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Amethyst was considered a precious gem until the 18th century when large deposits were discovered in South America. This piece is polished into a heart