Amethyst Point Earrings The detail of this piece

The detail of this piece stands far above many of the other fossil fish we have had in the past

Ferrous iron (Fe2+) causes the blues while ferric iron (Fe3+) causes the yellows

measuring 35 feet in diameter

there is some feeding wear to the tip of the tooth

Amethyst Point Earrings The detail of this pieceBacking: Hook & Rubber Amethyst is arguably the most popular mineral known to man. Many people are familiar with the beauty of its purple hues. Amethyst is a variation of quartz that contains trace amounts of iron. When the mineral is exposed to radioactive gamma rays, it is irradiated, producing the purple color we know and love. The saturation of the amethyst depends on the amount of iron present. Amethyst is a near perfect health stone. It is used