Amethyst 8mm Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Crystal Quartz and Magtalisai

and Magtalisai

it was thought to have fallen approximately 800

It is an aluminum borosilicate mixed with iron

It was sold in the markets of ancient Babylon in 4

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

Amethyst 8mm Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Crystal Quartz and MagtalisaiAmethyst is a beautiful purple stone, known as a Gem of Fire by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond. Today, this semi to precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world. The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue, and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light