Have you ever heard of Prasiolite? Well, it’s another name for green amethyst, the pale green quartz variety, which is translucent in nature. The gemstone jewelry industry uses many varieties of quartz stones, such as purple amethyst, citrine, smokey quartz, and rose quartz, with Prasiolite being one such quartz variety. Since this stone is a quartz variety, it is composed of silica or SiO2, with trace amounts of iron that give it its signature green color. Most often, you will find Green Amethyst Jewelry faceted, and rarely will you find it cut in cabochons.
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