This ring features a natural amethyst set in sterling silver. Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz colored by trace amounts of iron and natural irradiation.
Details:
- Gemstone: Amethyst (purple quartz)
- Setting: Sterling silver
- Appearance: Transparent to translucent purple stone, polished for smooth finish
- Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 7; vitreous luster; conchoidal fracture
- Educational Value: Demonstrates trace element coloration in quartz and natural crystal formation
This amethyst ring combines classic elegance with an example of mineralogical processes in quartz.
