Amethyst Iceland Spar known for many specimen quality

known for many specimen quality minerals and gems

These unique

Discovered - 1906

and other materials all originating from the Yindu Mine in Inner Mongolia

Amethyst Iceland Spar known for many specimen qualityOne of the most widely recognized and unmistakable minerals, Amethyst has been sought after since ancient times as a gemstone and decorative object. Amethyst is a form of Quartz which gets its beautiful purple tint from the substitution of silicone for iron due to irradiation. It is found in a wide range of shades from deep purple to pale violet and even pink, with color intensity usually deepest at the termination or tip of each crystal.