The highest quality is transparent. Amethyst is an affordable purple gemstone. Care and Treatment Clean your Amethyst in ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or with warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush.
Amethyst often becomes paler if kept out in the sun.
Amethyst is sometimes heat treated to create Citrine. Hardness Amethyst has a hardness of 7. Lore Often amethyst is given as a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind. The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety. They have a huge selection, low prices, convenient shopping, and home delivery.