A group of Uruguayan amethyst, 10.18 carats

Technical details: Type: Amethyst (Amathyst) Weight: 10.18 carats Dimensions (mm): 11.00x8.90x5.70 (average) Shape: Oval Color: Purple Clarity: Eye clean Transparency: Transparent Hardness: 7.0 Treatment: Untreated Origin: Uruguay Certification: Certificate from Saudi Laboratory (MT) - Website (www.mtgl.com.sa) Amethyst is a type of quartz known for its purple color that varies between light and deep, and it is one of the most famous and distinctive transparent gemstones. It is mined from many regions around the world, most notably Brazil, Zambia, and Uruguay.