natural ametrine point
ametrine & amethyst necklace
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| composition | silicon dioxide |
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| name source | combination of amethyst and citrine |
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| other accepted names | trystine |
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| historical aliases | amethyst-citrine quartz, golden amethyst, Bolivianite |
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| color | result of amethyst and citrine being found in the same crystal |
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| color source | small amounts of iron |
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| significant sources | Bolivia |
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| MOH scale | 7 |
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| care and treatment | Relatively hard, ametrine can still sustain scratches from sharp edges or rough earring posts so be sure to store carefully. Clean in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. |
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