85.90 CTS AMETHYST ROUGH PIECE FROM N.T AUSTRALIA

Description

THIS IS A NATURAL UNTREATED ROUGH WHICH WAS MINED IN WA AUSTRALIA AROUND 1986.

BEST FOR CABOCHON CUTTING OR CARVING OR KEEP AS A SPECIMEN

Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light slightly-pinkish violet to a deep grape purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and/or blue. The ideal grade is called “Deep Siberian” and has a primary purple hue of around 7580 percent, 1520 percent blue and (depending on the light source) red secondary hues.  Birthstone for feburary

PHOTO OF THE ROUGH HAS BEEN TAKEN WET

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