Amethyst is a variety of Quartz, which is used as a gemstone as well as an ornamental stone. Birthstone for the month of February and June, it is also the astrological stone for those who are Virgo, Aquarius, Pisces or Capricorn as per their sun sign. The stone comes in a wide array in shades [...]
Amethyst is a member of the crystal quartz or the silica group, which is one of the most common minerals on earth. It is this widespread availability clubbed with the stone’s unique powers, which make Amethyst one of the most popular stones in the world. The color of an Amethyst ranges from light lavender to dark purple. [...]
Q: A few days ago I saw a beautiful new gemstone that I’ve never heard of, on a national T.V. shopping network. It was a transparent, “light celery green” gem they called Prasiolite. I talked to a jeweler who told me it is man made. Is it real or not? What can you tell me [...]