Purple Chevron Amethyst Sphere Polished Natural Quartz Mineral Ball-India You will receive this Amethyst Sphere (see photo, the photos are taken under bright light, stand included)! Photo under LW UV light 365nm was taken with using powerful 10w flashlight with optical UV filter! Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken." This was maybe due to a belief that Amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, but most likely the Greeks were referring to the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered. Its color is unparalleled, and even other, more expensive purple gemstones are often compared to its color and beauty. Amethyst is most prevalent as small stubby pyramidal crystals. Amethyst also forms the internal lining of, some of which can be over 10 feet tall and weighing several tons. A violet to purple variety of quartz. Formula: SiO2; Colour: Violet - Purple; Primary Chakra: Third Eye Chakra Secondary Chakra: Crown Chakra Crystal System: Trigonal Crystal System Chemical Composition: SiO2_Silicon_Dioxide Astrological Sign: Aquarius, Capricorn, Pisces, Virgo Numerical Vibration: Number 3 Hardness: 7 Hardness Color: Lavender, Purple Location: Bolivia, Brazil, China, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Tanzania, Uruguay Pronunciation: am-uh-thist Mineral Class: Silicates, Tectosilicates Extra Grade: Deep dark purple to beautiful light purple color, partially translucent. (The above information is provided solely for informational purpose. Kindly note that all stones are offered for decorative purposes only. Please, handle your stones with great care, do not grind or crumble them, do not dip or add them into your food or drink, do not use any parts of them in any elixirs, potions, lotions etc. Always make sure you wash your hands before and after working with your crystals.)