Amethyst is a variety of quartz. The stunning violet color of amethyst… Looks great, doesn’t it? But have you ever thought about where the rich purple color of amethyst comes from? This color is due to irradiation, impurities of iron, and in rare cases, due to the presence of transition metals or other trace elements, which results in a complex crystal lattice substitution. The hardness of Star Amethyst jewelry is roughly the same as quartz, and not only do many jewelers worldwide yearn for it, but they also make beautiful pieces of jewelry using this purple crystal.
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