What you will receive

One 5ml glass vial of amethyst - silicon dioxide, (SiO2) Mineral. That will come in a chunk like form.


•Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry.

•The name comes from the ancient Greek ἀ a- ("not") and μέθυστος méthystos ("intoxicated")


•Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) and owes its violet color to irradiation, iron impurities (in some cases in conjunction with transition element impurities), and the presence of trace elements, which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions.

•Medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle in the belief that amethysts heal people and keep them cool-headed.


•The ancient Greeks wore amethyst and made drinking vessels decorated with it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.

•Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha and make prayer beads from it.

•In the Middle Ages, it was considered a symbol of royalty and used to decorate English regalia.

•In the Old World, amethyst was considered one of the Cardinal gems, in that it was one of the five gemstones considered precious above all others

• This is an inexpensive and high-quality sample of amethyst.


• Safety/Cautions

Amethyst is not known to be toxic unless large amounts are consumed.

Shipping

• I offer fast free shipping to the USA;

International is additional