Amethyst 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch Mandrel originally from the Lapis-Lazuli mine

originally from the Lapis-Lazuli mine in Afghanistan

It is a variety of the mineral corundum

This stone is composed of angular fragments of minerals

Rhyolite is said to light the fire of creativity within the soul and help with self to realization

it makes it easier to polish and brings out the vibrant colors

Amethyst 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch Mandrel originally from the Lapis-Lazuli mineAmethyst 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