Ametrine

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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 / materialQuartz
ChemistrySiO2
Crystal systemTrigonal
ColourPurple and yellow in the same crystal
Refractive index1.544 – 1.553
Birefringence0.009
Specific gravity2.65
Mohs hardness7
LusterVitreous
TransparencyTransparent to translucent
ToughnessGood