Amethyst - Emerald Cut

Edmund's Faceted Gemstones

The traditional birthstone for February, amethyst is a regal purple variety of quartz that was treasured by the Roman gods as a talisman thought to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus.

It is also a symbol of heavenly understanding and is treasured for its use in jewelry.

Source – Brazil; Hardness: 7; Specific Gravity: 2.65; Refractive Index: 1.54-1.5.