Ametrine is a part amethyst and part citrine variety of the quartz family.

Occurrence

Ametrine is found in alluvial deposits or in geodes. Bolivia is the most important source of the stone.

Ametrine Properties

  • Specific Gravity: 2.65
  • Refractive Index: 1.54-1.55
  • Birefringence (DR): 0.009
  • Luster: Vitreous
  • Crystal Structure: Trigonal
  • Composition: Silicon dioxide
  • Hardness: 7

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Birthstone

January

Garnet-HD-Icon-Img

February

Amethyst-HD-Icon-Img

March

Aquamarine-HD-Icon-Img

April

White-Topaz-HD-Icon-Img

May

Emerald-HD-Icon-Img

June

Alexandrite-HD-Icon

July

Ruby-HD-Icon

August

Peridot-HD-Icon

September

Blue-Sapphire-HD-Icon

October

Opal-HD-Icon

November

Citrine-HD-Icon-Img

December

Tanzanite-HD-Icon

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