Natural Lavender Amethyst (Madagascar) 9-10mm round beads (ETB00074) Larimar

Natural Lavender Amethyst (Madagascar) 9-10mm round beads (ETB00074) LarimarLavender Amethyst Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek a ("not") and methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. It is one of several forms of quartz. Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for February.

the largest bead : 17 x 8

It has very small inclusions of Hollandite in it

It is also referred to as Arizona Tiger-eye

or in a thick coating around it

biggest bead 18 x 17 x 5 mm

as a result is was utilized in many materials and fabrics

as it lacks agate's defining feature of concentric banding

it is often called black moonstone

wisdom and eloquence of speech

In the ancient civilizations of America

Australian Boulder opals are the second most valuable type of opal (following black opal)

Size: 10 x 13 x 9 - 14 x 14 x 10 mm (18 - 22 PCS)