Amethyst - 5.15 ct.

Name/Title

Amethyst - 5.15 ct.

Description

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂). Its color results primarily from trace iron within the quartz crystal structure combined with natural irradiation. Quartz crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of 7. This specimen has been cut and faceted as a gemstone.

Made/Created

Place

Country

Namibia

Notes

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Dimensions

Dimension Description

11.27 x 10.07 x 8.14 mm

Height

11.27 mm

Width

10.07 mm

Depth

8.14 mm

Dimension Notes

5.15 ct.

Create Date

May 15, 2026

Update Date

September 18, 2026