These earrings feature natural amethyst stones set in sterling silver with a dangle design. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz, colored by trace amounts of iron and natural irradiation.
Details:
- Mineral: Amethyst (SiO₂)
- Setting: Sterling silver
- Style: Dangle stud earrings with polished amethyst stones
- Appearance: Transparent to translucent purple stones with smooth, polished surfaces
- Formation: Quartz crystallizes from silica-rich fluids in igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary environments; purple coloration comes from trace iron and natural irradiation
- Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 7; vitreous luster; conchoidal fracture
- Educational Value: Demonstrates trace element coloration in quartz and natural crystal formation
These amethyst dangle earrings combine vibrant color with geological significance in a wearable design.
