Ametrine – Overview
Intro
Ametrine combines amethyst and citrine colour zoning in one quartz crystal, giving it a distinctive two-tone personality.
Overview
This starter entry positions ametrine as a colour-zoned quartz that benefits from educational content about cutting direction, colour balance, and overall transparency.
About
This starter entry positions ametrine as a colour-zoned quartz that benefits from educational content about cutting direction, colour balance, and overall transparency. Ametrine is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.
Key Properties
| Mineral / material | Quartz |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | SiO2 |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Colour | Purple and yellow in the same crystal |
| Refractive index | 1.544 – 1.553 |
| Birefringence | 0.009 |
| Specific gravity | 2.65 |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Toughness | Good |