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Mineral: quartz
Gem: amethyst
Size: 7x9 mm & 6x8 mm
Carat: 1.8 ct & 1.05 ct
Cut: kyte cut
Origin: Brazil
Genral Info: The name is derived from the German "quarz" of uncertain origin. It was called "krystallos" by the Greeks, but this later became the generic term for crystal.
Additional Information
These are simple native cut stones, and the color is below average. They were cut too shallow and show light loss.