{"product_id":"raw-facet-grade-amethyst","title":"1000g Brazilian Amethyst Facet Rough — Untreated, Deep Purple, 2–10g Pieces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrazilian Amethyst Facet Rough — 1 Kilogram Lot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003e1 kilogram of raw facet-grade amethyst\u003c\/strong\u003e sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil,\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most prolific amethyst-producing regions in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe material arrives as \u003cstrong\u003erough, unshaped\u003c\/strong\u003e fragments ranging from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 10 grams per piece, displaying\u003c\/strong\u003e the deep to medium purple coloUr range typical of Brazilian amethyst deposits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis material has received \u003cstrong\u003eno treatment \u003c\/strong\u003eof any kind — \u003cstrong\u003eno heat enhancement\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eno\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eirradiation,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eno coating.\u003c\/strong\u003e What you receive is \u003cstrong\u003enatural amethyst in its rough, pre-cut state,\u003c\/strong\u003e ready for \u003cstrong\u003elapidary work\u003c\/strong\u003e or kept as a \u003cstrong\u003eraw mineral specimen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It is the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary birthstone\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been used in \u003cstrong\u003efaceted gemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e for centuries. This lot is well-suited for \u003cstrong\u003ehobby faceting, gem cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e practice, \u003cstrong\u003ewholesale lot buyers,\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003emineral collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e who prefer \u003cstrong\u003euntreated rough gemstones.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e    Key Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amethyst (Purple Quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Kilogram (1000g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiece Size Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facet Rough (Raw, Unshaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nDeep Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirthstone Month:\u003c\/strong\u003e February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this amethyst suitable for faceting by a beginner lapidary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eYes — the 2–10g piece size is practical for learning, and amethyst’s Mohs 7 hardness makes it manageable on standard faceting equipment. Some inclusions are expected in rough material at this price point.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Has this amethyst been heat-treated to enhance the colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNo. This lot is listed as untreated, meaning the purple colour is natural and has not been altered by heat, irradiation, or any other process.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between facet rough and tumbled amethyst?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFacet rough is unprocessed, angular raw material with sufficient clarity and crystal structure to be cut into faceted gemstones. Tumbled amethyst has been mechanically smoothed and is generally not used for gem cutting.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Gemstone Insider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53037892206903,"sku":"AMET-9754","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/6668\/8311\/files\/untreated_Brazilian_amethyst_rough.jpg?v=1790253185","url":"https:\/\/www.gemstoneinsider.com\/products\/raw-facet-grade-amethyst","provider":"Gemstone Insider","version":"1.0","type":"link"}