Amethyst Obelisk rainbow moonstone Amethyst has been prized for

Amethyst has been prized for thousands of years as a gemstone

Dimensions: 2

5 H inches

This specimen is polished on both sides

It displays an opalescent Shiller

Amethyst Obelisk rainbow moonstone Amethyst has been prized forAmethyst is a purple variety of quartz that gets its color from irradiation and inclusions of iron in the crystal lattice. Amethyst has been prized for thousands of years as a gemstone, commonly being used in jewelry. Ancient Greeks believed that amethyst prevented the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Amethyst was considered a precious gem until the 18th century when large deposits were discovered in South America. Its Mohs hardness is 7. These pieces