Six different types of Amethyst are Purple Amethyst, Cape Amethyst, Pink Amethyst, Mossy Amethyst, Ametrine and Prasiolite. The first four are related to the shade or form of the Amethyst crystal, and are all 'true' Amethysts. The last two are closely related to the Amethyst gemstone but are different varieties. These are not the only types of Amethyst crystals, there are others such as Auralite, Brandberg Amethyst and Cactus Quartz. There can also be a few synonyms for the same type of Amethyst crystal, for example Cape Amethyst is also known as Chevron Amethyst. Note that many names in the gemstone industry are 'trade names' or common names given to…

This information packed article is sure to answer some of your most burning questions about Amethyst crystal. Discover all you need to know about the properties and history of this alluring purple stone. By Rick Aubin.   View Amethyst Crystals Amethyst Crystal Properties Geological Information Amethyst is a high-quality form of quartz crystal, naturally found as clusters in a nodular stone. They are found sometimes in volcanic vugs or small cavities in rocks. The chemical name for Amethyst is Silicon Dioxide. Amethyst obtains its color through a combination of manganese impurities and iron. The purple color comes from the presence of manganese, while the existence of iron in certain quantities…