Spirit Amethyst - South Africa especially those depicting the Virgin

especially those depicting the Virgin Mary

cat's eye effect in the light

It is common practice to use them alongside a lotion or oil

decorative arts

Spirit Amethyst - South Africa especially those depicting the VirginAmethyst 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. Spirit Amethyst, also known as spirit quartz and pineapple quartz, is a