Amethyst Shape Heart Sunmoon where it was first discovered

where it was first discovered within near lavas

Hand carved rose shaped stones

This particular specimen is from Namibia

also known as Specularite

Amethyst Shape Heart Sunmoon where it was first discoveredAmethyst is a purple variety of quartz that gets its color from irradiation and inclusions of iron in the crystal lattice. Amethyst has been prized for thousands of years as a gemstone, commonly being used in jewelry. Ancient Greeks believed that amethyst prevented the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Amethyst was considered a precious gem until the 18th century when large deposits were discovered in South America. This piece is polished into a heart