In the root and sacral chakra tradition

The faceted cut maximizes the stone's internal light refraction

The tone ranges from pale peach through deep amber-red depending on the concentration and oxidation state of the iron

Green fluorite owes its color to trace impurities within the crystal structure

The violet color comes from trace iron in the quartz lattice

Amethyst Heart Carved Crystal Beaded Bracelet In the root and sacralA violet heart cut from the stone that carries centuries of quiet association. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz, colored by trace iron and natural irradiation within the crystal lattice. The heart form is lapidary workcut and polished by hand from natural amethyst, the carver following the stones own color zoning so that no two pieces carry the same distribution of tone. Mohs 7. February birthstone. Sources: Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia. The name