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Amethyst on Moh’s Scale of hardness measures 7. Amethyst ranges from reddish purple to deep violet to pale purple and can be transparent or opaque. The color of amethyst can fade over time with exposure to sunlight. The highest grade Amethyst is called "Deep Russian". Worn by St.Valentine Amethyst is the birthstone for February.
Amethyst belongs to the quartz family and is found in shades of light to dark purple to plum and reddish tones. The presence of manganese in quartz produces amethyst, while additional amounts of iron renders it purple. Color zoning is a common feature of the stone. The amount of iron present in it determines the shade. Amethyst are also found in green and yellow.
Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Russia, South Korea, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar and a few other African countries. South American Amethyst is usually larger than that from African countries.
Duchess of Windsor Necklace
One of the most iconic Amethyst necklaces owned by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor was designed by Cartier with 27 step cut amethyst and one heart shaped cabochon outlined with turquoises. The other is an Egyptian necklace from the 8th Century B.C, some more include the 96 carat “Morris Amethyst Brooch”, Queen Sylvia of Sweden’s Tiara originally a necklace belonging to a French Empress, and lastly the engraved “Bishops Ring.
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