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Amethyst

The Purple Quartz

A species of Quartz

Its striking purple color makes amethyst a favorite for jewelry and decorative pieces.

Hardness :

7

Density :

2.65 g/cm³

general info about the rock

Physical Properties of Crackle Quartz

luster

Vitreous

diaphaneity

Transparent

colors

Purple

magnetism

Non-magnetic

tenacity

Brittle

cleavage

None

fracture

Conchoidal

streak

White

crystalSystem

Trigonal

hardness

7

density

2.65 g/cm³

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