Amethyst Gemstone Rings
Amethyst is a variety of quartz macrocrystalline. Its characteristic violet can be more or less intense, depending on the amount of iron (Fe +3) it contains. May occur in areas colored yellow or clear quartz. The tips tend to be darker or degraded to colorless quartz. Although it is highly resistant to acids, amethyst gemstone rings is very susceptible to heat. In fact, when heated over 300 ° C changes its color to brown brown, yellow, orange or green, depending on quality and place of origin. These color changes are due to changes in oxidation number of iron containing, among other things. You can retrieve the original color of amethyst gemstone rings subjecting it to radiation. It differs from other heat-treated stones that has a purple-blue dichroism and reddish purple. It has a characteristic absorption of the light spectrum. Usually present as inclusions in parallel marks, known as zebra stripes and tiger scratches caused by rhombohedral twins. The main deposits are found in the Urals, Germany, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Western Australia, Zambia, USA, Canada, India, Sri Lanka, Peru, Bolivia and Tunisia. Amethyst is a mineral of magmatic and hydrothermal. It forms in veins with solutions rich in iron oxides, which give it its characteristic purple color at temperatures below 300 ° C. The most common is finding the inside lining amethyst gemstone rings agate geodes shaped, sometimes huge. Can also be found in the form of drusen (crystals covering the surface of a stone) or in veins, accompanied by other minerals. Amethyst is the most prized variety of quartz. The most perfect amethysts are carved for jewelry, and the rest is used to make objects of art. Traditionally, the amethyst was included among the most valuable gemstones (along with diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald). Because of its importance as a gem, there are several terms used in jewelry to describe the different shades of amethyst. "Rose of France" refers to the light purple amethyst gemstone rings color, while "Siberian" amethyst gemstone rings color is deep violet with red flashes, the most prized variety. There are also gems that are a natural blend between amethyst gemstone rings and citrine, which has been given the name "ametrine" or "bolivianita". Finally, the heated amethyst, which acquires a yellowish color, is often marketed as citrine (a variety of quartz, amber to very low natural). The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek amethystos (not drunk), and that this stone was considered a strong antidote against drunkenness. According to Greek mythology, Dionysus, god of wine and debauchery, sought a maiden named Amethyst, which wished to remain chaste. The goddess Artemis heard their prayers, and turned to the woman in a white rock. Dionysus, humiliated, wine poured on the rock by way of apology, and staining purple crystals. Amethyst is known for thousands of years, because in ancient Egypt was used to create jewelry, personal seals and sizes. In the Middle Ages, Christianity adopted the amethyst as a symbol of renunciation of worldly goods and chastity, and even today in the form of rings are many cardinals and bishops. Amethyst also symbolize divine wisdom. With regard to your current symbology, the loved is a great bond between two people. If a friend You can have her, you should go the next day with a smile to give her a hug. . . .
