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A 2.25-inch double-terminated ametrine point from Bolivia showing faint transitions between amethyst and citrine within a naturally formed quartz crystal.
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This 2.25-inch double-terminated ametrine point is shaped from natural Bolivian quartz that displays the faint fusion of amethyst’s violet tones with citrine’s golden hues. Both terminations are polished to emphasize symmetry and clarity, while the center section shows the natural color zoning that defines ametrine.
The crisp facets and clean edges allow light to pass through the crystal, revealing pale lilac, gold, and smoky transitional areas that vary uniquely in each specimen.
True ametrine is found almost exclusively in eastern Bolivia, most notably in the Anahí Mine, where hydrothermal quartz veins formed under unusual temperature and oxidation conditions.
Ametrine’s dual colors result from two different oxidation states of iron within the same quartz crystal:
Regions that cooled under reducing conditions formed amethyst’s purple hue
Regions exposed to oxidizing conditions formed citrine’s golden color
This creates a natural bicolor quartz with distinct bands or gradients—something extremely rare in the mineral world.
Double-terminated forms occur when quartz grows freely in open cavities without attachment to host rock.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Class | Silicate – Quartz Group |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ with Fe³⁺/Fe⁴⁺ variations |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Mohs Hardness | 7 |
| Locality | Bolivia (Anahí Mine region) |
| Growth Style | Free-form quartz formation, double-terminated |
Ametrine gained international recognition in the 17th century when Bolivian specimens were gifted to European royalty. Its limited geographic source contributes to its modern desirability among collectors, lapidaries, and metaphysical practitioners.
Double-terminated crystals have long been appreciated in many cultures as symbols of unhindered flow, as they possess natural termination points at both ends instead of a base and apex.
Traditional crystal lore attributes ametrine with qualities such as:
Balanced energy, reflecting the union of amethyst’s calm focus with citrine’s uplifting brightness
Creative clarity, symbolically bridging intuition and intention
Flow and exchange, enhanced by the double termination allowing energy to move in both directions
Personal alignment, linking contrasting aspects into a cohesive whole
These themes relate to symbolism, color associations, and long-standing metaphysical interpretation.
At 2.25 inches, this ametrine point is compact yet vibrant, with clearly visible bicolor transitions and well-defined terminations. Light passes cleanly through the quartz, revealing gradients of yellow, lavender, and smoky purple. Each piece is naturally unique in color balance, clarity, and facet angles.
Clean with a soft cloth. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, as citrine tones may lighten over time. Handle gently around the terminations to prevent chipping.
| Weight | 3 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.25 × .75 × .75 in |
