AMETHYST

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The color of royalty

Amethyst, with its beautiful violet coloration,
is believed to inspire creativity and provide clarity of mind.

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Glamorous luxury

Ideal for any interior application, backlit or unlit.
Amethyst will grace your space with pure luxury.

Amethyst Gem Surface is AVAILABLE BY SPECIAL ORDER only.

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DIMENSIONS OF SLAB & TABLETOP (1/3 Slab)

Full Slab:	240cm x 140cm
	98.43" x 55.12"
1/3 Slab:	140cm x 80cm
	55.12" x 31.49"
Thickness:	1.5cm or 2cm or 2.5cm or 3cm
	0.5" or 0.7" or 0.9" or 1.1"

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Slab Specifications

	TRANSLUCENT BACKING			GRANITE BACKING		ALUMINIUM BACKING		SOLID SLAB
	OPTION	OPTION 2	STANDARD	OPTION	STANDARD			SOLID 20mm	SOLID 30mm
GEM LAYER (mm)	5	5	10	5	10	5	10	20	20-30
BACKING LAYER (mm)	10	15	10	20	20	10	10
THICKNESS (mm)	15	20	20	25	30	15	20	20	30
LENGTH (mm)	1400	1400	1400	1400	1400	1400	1400	1400	1400
WIDTH (mm)	2500	2500	2500	2500	2500	2500	2500	2500	2500
SQUARE METER PER SLAB (m²)	3.50	3.50	3.50	3.50	3.50	3.50	3.50	3.50	3.50

GEM LAYER (inches)	0.20	0.20	0.39	0.20	0.39	0.20	0.39	0.79	1.18
BACKING LAYER (inches)	0.39	0.59	0.39	0.79	0.79	0.39	0.39
THICKNESS (inches)	0.59	0.79	0.79	0.98	1.18	0.59	0.79	0.79	1.18
LENGTH (inches)	55.12	55.12	55.12	55.12	55.12	55.12	55.12	55.12	55.12
WIDTH (inches)	98.43	98.43	98.43	98.43	98.43	98.43	98.43	98.43	98.43
SQUARE FEET PER SLAB (ft²)	37.70	37.70	37.70	37.70	37.70	37.70	37.70	37.70	37.66

THICKNESS OF LAYERS

TRANSLUCENT BACKING THICKNESS

GRANITE BACKING THICKNESS

ALIMINIUM BACKING THICKNESS

SOLID SLAB THICKNESS

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DIMENSIONS OF GEMSTONE TILES

50 x 50 cm (19.68" x 19.68")
40 x 40cm (15.74" x 15.74")

30 x 30cm (11.81" x 11.81")
10 x 10cm (4.54" x 4.54")

FINISHES & MAINTENANCE

Polished on the top and edges. Handmade in Madagascar.
No special maintenance required. Preferably, use warm water and mild detergent on an uncolored soft cloth for cleaning. Sealer products and wax can be used like usual process applied on other marbles and granites.
Do not use strong chemical products with high Ph. Avoid to put hot materials directly on the Gem Surfaces^®. Avoid to scratch the surfaces with metal or abrasive materials.

EDGING OPTIONS

BEVEL

BEVEL TOP & BOTTOM

HALF BULLNOSE

BULLNOSE

EASED

EASED TOP & BOTTOM

MITERED

OGEE

More about Amethyst

Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglio engraved gems.
The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle. The reason for this being that amethysts are believed to heal people and keep them cool-headed. Beads of amethyst were found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England.
A large geode, or "amethyst-grotto", from near Santa Cruz in southern Brazil was presented at the 1902 exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for February.
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. If it were not for its widespread availability, Amethyst would be very expensive. The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken". This was maybe due to a belief that Amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, but most likely the Greeks were referring to the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered. Its color is unparalleled, and even other, more expensive purple gemstones are often compared to its color and beauty. Although it must always be purple to be amethyst, it can and does have a wide range of purple shades.
Amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have a six sided pyramid at either end or can form as druzes that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations. As a mineral specimen, amethyst is popular for its color and nice crystal shapes that produce a handsome, purple, sparkling cluster. However, amethyst is not the same everywhere. Different localities can produce a unique amethyst to that particular region or even to that particular mine. Experts can often identify the source mine that a particular amethyst came from. The key to this is the specimen's color, shape of crystal, inclusions, associations and character of formation.

Metaphysical Guide of Amethyst

Protection, Purification, Spiritual/Divine Connection
Astrological sign(s): Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn
Third Eye Astrological sign(s): Virgo
Primary Chakras: Third Eye, Crown
Vibration: Number 3

Amethyst is a very powerful and protective crystal, and is a first choice of many metaphysicians. Amethyst was used in ancient times to recover from both physical addictions as well as addictive relationships, and became known as the “Stone of Sobriety”. A natural stress reliever, Amethyst can encourage inner strength.

The strong healing energy of Amethyst can transmute lower vibrations to higher frequencies, transforming negative energy to love energy.
Amethyst connects the physical plane with higher realm, making it a good choice when working with the Third Eye Chakra. Amethyst also provides a wonderful peaceful energy for meditations, and helps with developing intuition and psychic abilities.
Amethyst opens and activates the Crown Chakra as well, allowing easier access to the divine. Amethyst enhances spiritual awareness and spiritual wisdom, promoting a higher state of consciousness. Amethyst clears and repairs holes in the aura and draws in Divine energy, as well as aligning and fostering cooperation between the energy bodies. Physically, Amethyst can help to alleviate headaches and migraines. It dispels nightmares and helps with insomnia. Amethyst can also reduce eyestrain, especially when working at a computer.
HealingCrystals.com

This is just a guide and not a substitute for any medical prescription.

Physical properties of Amethyst

Category: Mineral variety
Chemical formula Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2)
Crystal habit: 6-sided prism ending in 6-sided pyramid (typical)
Mohs scale hardness: 7-lower in impure varieties
Color: Purple, violet
Location: Africa, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Russia, Uruguay, and the USA
Rarity: Widespread Availability
Fun Fact: Amethyst is also known as the '"Bishop's Stone" because Catholic bishops still wear rings set with this lovely gem.