Yoan Beckaert

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Amethyst is a variety of quartz unmistakable for its distinctive purple color. It is a mineral known since ancient times and much loved by rulers, the clergy, and great artists. Leonardo da Vinci also extols its beauty and properties. Today, amethyst is used in jewelry and the most precious stones are mined in South Africa and South America.

L'Ametista è una varietà di quarzo inconfondibile per il suo particolare color viola. Si tratta di un minerale conosciuto fin dall'antichità e molto amato dai sovrani, dal clero e dai grandi artisti. Anche Leonardo da Vinci ne decanta la bellezza e le proprietà. Oggi, l'Ametista viene impiegata in gioielleria e le pietre più pregiate si estraggono in Sud Africa e in Sud America.

Amethyst gem, top color Mineral Collection - Height: 4.3 cm - Width: 2 cm- 20 g - (1)

Goboboseb Mountains - Brandberg, Namibia

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Namibian amethyst gemstone from the Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg, part of a mineral collection; 20 g, 4.3 × 2 × 2 cm.

Amethyst gem, top color Mineral Collection - Height: 4.3 cm - Width: 2 cm- 20 g - (1)

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Namibian amethyst gemstone from the Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg, part of a mineral collection; 20 g, 4.3 × 2 × 2 cm.

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