Natural Ametrine
Humans have used quartz in jewelry since times immemorial. Have you heard about Ametrine? This is transparent quartz (macrocrystalline variety) that has colors of amethyst and citrine. It is also called amethyst-citrine, trystine, or bolivianite (trade name).
Properties of Ametrine
- This gemstone has only one commercial source: Anahi mine, Bolivia.
- It is a rare gift of nature (the presence of citrine and amethyst colors in a single stone)
- The colors combine, blend and contrast in a unique way in each of these stones.
- The mineral is quartz, and the chemical composition is SiO2
- The Mohs hardness registers as 7 for the Ametrine gemstones
- Crystal system: Hexagonal
- Cleavage: None
- Fracture: Conchoidal
- Streak: White
- Luster: Vitreous
- Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Formula mass: 60.08 g/mol
History of Ametrines
It is said that Ametrine was introduced to Europe for the first time in the 1600s when a conquistador gifted it to the Spanish Queen. He had married a princess from the Ayoreos tribe and had been presented with mine in Bolivia as a dowry.
After being lost for centuries, as the ametrine mine in Bolivia reopened in the 1960s, the bicolor appearance of this precious stone gained supreme popularity amidst gem designers and dealers. The colors range from soft or pale to intense or deep citrine and amethyst shades.
Benefits of Ametrine
- Metaphysically, it is believed that Ametrine gemstones can oust negative energy of the ambiance and also boost intellect.
- The gemstone helps people to strike a balance between spiritual and physical activities.
- It is known to ease emotional exhaustion and help to release depression and psychological blockages.
- The gemstone aids in relieving people of tension and helps to develop their creativity. It also stabilizes mental health and fosters self-confidence.
- With a combination of Amethyst and Citrine, this gemstone can be used for meditation, thereby enforcing a calming presence.
“Precious gems are profoundly buried in the earth and can only be extracted at the expense of great labor.” At Gems N Gems, we sell 100% authentic naturally occurring ametrines. Choose us for all your jewelry needs today!