Rare Types Of Amethyst - what types and where to find

Rare Types Of Amethyst - Do You Already Know About Them?

Amethyst is a type of quartz, which we already knew. It is a semi-precious stone but it can also be in the form of a crystal. There are a number of online sources that focus more on the more common types of amethyst; however, what about the rare types of amethyst? Do you have any idea about them?

What Are The Rare Types Of Amethyst?

1. Mossy Amethyst Beads
   

   The difference between Mossy Amethyst Beads and regular Amethyst Beads is that the former contain what looks like threads or tiny sticks inside the gemstone beads, while the latter does not.
   

   Because of its purple color and limited availability, amethyst was once considered a privilege reserved exclusively for members of the royal family.

   Because of subsequent discoveries of sizeable amounts in Brazil, the price of this gem has come down, making it easier for more people to purchase it.

   But this stone is still rare and still considered one of the quartz treasures.

   Mossy amethyst can come in shades ranging from dark to light, and they typically have tiny veins that can be seen running throughout the bead.

2. Cape Amethyst
   

   Cape Amethyst is also a type of quartz that has been layered or striped with milky quartz.

   This gives the quartz a lighter shade of purple, which makes it stand out more in marble jewelry.

   The marble of cape amethyst is a natural stone gem that is fairly rare.

   In addition to that, a single crystal of this consists of citrine(yellow) and amethyst (purple), both of which are mixed together.

3. Pink Amethyst
   

   When hematite is introduced into the process of creating amethyst, the result is a pink kind known as pink amethyst.

   In comparison to a common amethyst, which is purple in color, this one has a more unique tone because of its pink coloring.

   Many people consider pink amethysts to be an overall smoother and even more feminine variant of the more regular purple amethyst crystal, which is rare when compared to the normally mined amethyst.

4. Chevron Amethyst
   

   It has been said that Chevron Amethyst is a rare crystal that is still extremely sought after and popular.

   This specific crystal is also referred to as the Dog Tooth Amethyst and the Banded Amethyst and throughout history, countless explanations of its qualities have been discussed.

   In terms of its physical appearance, chevron amethyst has been characterized as a crystal that is both purple and white.

   In more technical terms, the crystal is a combination of white quartz and purple amethyst.

5. Siberian Amethyst - Uruguay Rainbow Amethyst Heart
   

   The "Siberian Amethyst," which has a deep purple color with blue and red flashes, is considered to be the most valuable type of amethyst for use in jewelry.

   Large deposits of amethyst were discovered in South America beginning in the 19th century.

   These deposits were discovered in Brazil, Bolivia, and most recently in the late 1900s in Uruguay.

6. Rose De France Amethyst
   
   

   A Rose de France amethyst is a type of gemstone that belongs to the amethyst family.
   

   It is different from other amethysts because it is a very light shade of purple.

   The color looks like a cross between lavender and lilac.

   The Moh's Scale of Hardness gives amethyst a 7 for its hardness.

   Most Rose de France amethysts weigh less than 7.5cts. It is rare to find a gem bigger than this size.

   It's important to note that amethyst is easy to find in large sizes, and its value per carat goes up slowly over time, unlike some other stones whose prices go up quickly as the size of the jewel grows.

7.  Deep Russian Amethyst
   
   

   The amethyst of the highest quality, known as "Deep Russian," is exceedingly difficult to find because of its rarity. 

   When one is discovered, its value of it is determined by the amount of demand from collectors.

    Amethyst is significantly less expensive than even the highest-grade sapphires or rubies, which can be several orders of magnitude more expensive.

Where Can Rare Amethysts Be Found?

In recent decades, the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil has been the location of the world's largest amethyst concentration as well as production. Large geodes encased in volcanic rock are a common location for the discovery of amethyst in this region. Amethyst is produced in Uruguay at a rate that places it as the world's second-largest producer.

In extremely unusual circumstances, amethyst geodes can grow to be so large that a person could even stand inside of them. 

The world's largest geode containing an amethyst crystal was discovered in the Artigas region of Uruguay, but it is now on display in Australia after being shipped there.

Darker Amethyst

The color of amethyst can range from a light, pinkish-purple all the way to a deep purple.

In general, the darker the stone, the higher its value, and this sometimes includes exceptionally rare types.