Gemmology is the scientific study of gemstones, which often includes the mineralogical study of fundamental issues such as formation, genesis, locations, physical properties and identification of gemstones. Includes basic knowledge of structural, crystallographic, chemical - physical characteristics and properties of gemstones. It also includes how the gemstones are used in jewelry.
What is Amethyst
Amethyst is the most precious and valuable stone belonging to the quartz group of minerals. Amethyst varies in colour from deep purple to light violet and from transparent to translucent.
The stone is included in royal collections all over the world, from ancient Egypt to the British crown jewels. For some time, true amethyst was valued equally with the diamond It was once considered equal in value to ruby, emerald, and sapphire.
Amethyst is the birthstone for February and one of the emblems of the twelve apostles.Fine amethysts have been set in religious jewelry and royal crown jewels for ages.
