Lilac Amethyst
Lilac Amethyst tumbled
A variety of Quartz
What is Lilac Amethyst?
Lilac Amethyst is a popular marketing name for Amethyst stone that features a softer purple color than the typical specimen. The color of an Amethyst comes from irradiation of iron inclusions in Quartz crystals. Overall, Amethyst is one of the most popular gems in the world, prized for its many beautiful shades of purple. It is the birthstone of February.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.544-1.553
- Birefringence
- 0.009
- Pleochroism
- Weakly dichroic
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Lilac Amethyst before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Where to Find Lilac Amethyst
Lilac Amethyst is a variety of Quartz. RockHoundR, the free-to-download rockhounding map from the Ruby Glint team, shows where collectors find quartz in the US, with land-access notes for BLM land and national forests. Collecting is banned in national parks.
See where to find quartzAlways check the local rules and get the landowner's permission before you collect.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- O, Si
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