Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal
A beautifully translucent, natural amethyst crystal with fascinating inclusions. Traces of yellow visible from certain angles are likely to be citrine.
The crystal displays distinctive colour zoning, which is a typical characteristic of amethyst.
The fact that the base has less colour suggests that it's a naturally grown crystal that has been shaped and polished, rather than a crystal-shaped carving.
Natural amethyst crystals often show richer colour towards the termination because of changes in environmental conditions during growth. In later stages, variations in iron content and oxidation allow the upper section to develop a stronger colour.
As tempting as it may be to place this crystal by a sunny window to highlight its colour and features, amethyst is sensitive to natural daylight and will fade over time.
This premium-grade amethyst crystal has been polished to a vitreous lustre. Therefore, it has a glass-like appearance and texture.