Amethyst 8mm Faceted Rondelle - 8-Inch R1757 known as sheet silicates because

known as sheet silicates because they form in distinct layers

so named because the ancient Incas believed the stone to be the petrified blood of their ancestral rulers

calming down survival based fears

then brought to the surface by volcanoes and earthquakes

Amethyst 8mm Faceted Rondelle - 8-Inch R1757 known as sheet silicates becauseAmethyst is a beautiful purple stone, known as a Gem of Fire by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond. Today, this semi to precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world. The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue, and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light