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Aquelia Design

Necklace With Raw Amethyst

Necklace With Raw Amethyst

Regular price 62.00 лв BGN
Regular price 83.00 лв BGN Sale price 62.00 лв BGN
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Physical Properties

  • Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
  • Color: Primarily purple, ranging from light lavender to deep violet
  • Crystal System: Trigonal
  • Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
  • Specific Gravity: 2.65
  • Transparency: Transparent to translucent
  • Luster: Vitreous
  • Streak: White

Optical Properties

  • Refractive Index: 1.544 - 1.553
  • Birefringence: 0.009
  • Pleochroism: Weak to moderate, showing different shades of purple from different angles
  • Fluorescence: Generally none, but can occasionally show weak fluorescence under UV light

Healing and Metaphysical Properties

  • Energy: Amethyst is considered a stone of spiritual protection and purification, and it is believed to calm the mind and spirit.
  • Chakras: Primarily associated with the Third Eye and Crown Chakras
  • Emotional Healing: Thought to alleviate stress, sadness, and grief. It is also believed to dispel anger, rage, fear, and anxiety.
  • Physical Healing: Used in crystal healing practices to support sobriety, relieve headaches, and improve sleep quality. It is also thought to aid in physical detoxification and boost the immune system.

Uses

  • Jewelry: Highly popular in rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets due to its stunning purple hue and good durability.
  • Decorative: Used in carvings, geodes, and ornamental objects.
  • Industrial: Occasionally used as an abrasive due to its hardness.

Care

  • Cleaning: Can be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, as this can cause the color to fade.
  • Durability: Amethyst is relatively hard and durable but can still be scratched by harder materials. It should be stored separately from softer gemstones to prevent scratches.

Sources

  • Major Sources: Amethyst is found worldwide, with significant deposits in Brazil, Uruguay, South Korea, Russia, the United States, and Zambia.

Identification Tips

  • Color and Transparency: Amethyst's distinctive purple color and transparency can aid in its identification. However, it can be confused with other purple gemstones such as fluorite or sugilite.
  • Testing: Gemological testing can help distinguish amethyst from similar-looking minerals through its specific gravity, refractive index, and pleochroism.

Amethyst's captivating color, healing properties, and durability make it a favored gemstone among collectors and jewelry enthusiasts. Its widespread availability and range of applications underscore its significance in both metaphysical practices and the gem trade

Length: 44cm+5cm

Crystal: 1.5cm-3cm

 

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