Chevron Amethyst Point Balance In contemporary practice

In contemporary practice

not light—and it is caught at every angle

colored by trace titanium or manganese

A polished amethyst point

no tipping

Chevron Amethyst Point Balance In contemporary practiceViolet and white in alternating bandsthe crystal's growth history written across the face. Chevron amethyst forms when violet amethyst and white quartz grow together in alternating zones, building the V shaped chevron pattern visible on the flat base of this point. The violet color comes from trace iron in the quartz lattice, deepened by natural irradiation within the host rock. Mohs 7. The point is cut with a flat base so it stands independently, the