Commonly Asked Questions: Amethyst
By Emily on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 in Commonly Asked Questions, Gemstones, Informational. No Comments
Where in the world do amethysts come from? Most of the world’s amethyst comes from Brazil. Other notable locations for amethyst deposits include Uruguay, Arizona, and Zambia. Where does an amethyst’s color come from? Amethyst gemstones get their purple color when iron atoms replace silicon atoms through the process of irradiation. What is green amethyst? Like its… Read More
