This term in the gem trade usually applies to deeply colored or darker amethyst. It is purple on top and white or clear on the bottom It may also be banded purple and white Amethyst quartz is usually tumbled or polished into beads May also be incorrectly used in the gem trade to describe any deeply colored amethyst. It has been ages since i was on here and i don't quite know how to pick up where i left off
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