Ametrine
Emerald Cut Ametrine:
This rectangular shaped (emerald cut) Ametrine has a pretty bi-colored pattern, with purple on one end and yellow on the other. This sweet gem will make a striking pendant or ring.
Item Details:
- Color: Bi-colored Light Purple to Pale Yellow
- Shape: Emerald Cut
- Weight: 6.39 ct
- Size: 10.0 x 12.0 mm
Emerald Cut Ametrine:
This rectangular shaped (emerald cut) Ametrine has a pretty bi-colored pattern, with purple on one end and yellow on the other. This sweet gem will make a striking pendant or ring.
Item Details:
- Color: Bi-colored Light Purple to Pale Yellow
- Shape: Emerald Cut
- Weight: 6.39 ct
- Size: 10.0 x 12.0 mm
Interesting Information About Ametrine:
Ametrine, one of the rarest types of transparent bicolored quartz, combines two colors: amethyst’s purple and citrine’s orange-to-yellow, growing together in a single crystal. The contrasting colors give it an intriguing appearance and are unique in each gem.
There is only one commercial source for ametrine: the Anahi mine in Bolivia.
Specific Facts:
- Mineral: Quartz
- Chemical composition: SiO2
- Color: Bicolor orange/yellow and purple
- Refractive index: 1.544 to 1.553
- Specific gravity: 2.66 (+0.03/-0.02)
- Mohs hardness: 7