Amethyst slice cabochon

Amethyst slice cabochon

Size: approx. 28mm each side

Weight: 20.35ct

Unusual triangular amethyst cabochon, cut to echo the growth colour zoning with varying degrees of transparency.  The purple colouration of amethyst is caused by iron impurities within the quartz.

With a hardness of 7, good toughness and stability, crystalline quartz is suitable for use in rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, brooches and cufflinks, although abrasion and wear may occur in rings and bracelets.

Hardness – resistance to scratching and wear

Stability – resistance to alteration by light, heat or chemicals

Toughness – resistance to fracture, cleavage or cracking

Please note you will receive the stone in the photograph