<P> Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple . Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues , red and blue . The best varieties of amethyst can be found in Siberia , Sri Lanka , Brazil and the far East . The ideal grade is called `` Deep Siberian '' and has a primary purple hue of around 75 -- 80 % , with 15 -- 20 % blue and ( depending on the light source ) red secondary hues . Green quartz is sometimes incorrectly called green amethyst , which is a misnomer and not an appropriate name for the material , the proper terminology being prasiolite . Other names for green quartz are vermarine or lime citrine . </P>
<P> Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple . Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues , red and blue . The best varieties of amethyst can be found in Siberia , Sri Lanka , Brazil and the far East . The ideal grade is called `` Deep Siberian '' and has a primary purple hue of around 75 -- 80 % , with 15 -- 20 % blue and ( depending on the light source ) red secondary hues . Green quartz is sometimes incorrectly called green amethyst , which is a misnomer and not an appropriate name for the material , the proper terminology being prasiolite . Other names for green quartz are vermarine or lime citrine . </P>
where does the best quality amethyst come from
where does the best quality amethyst come from
Siberia , Sri Lanka , Brazil
Siberia , Sri Lanka , Brazil