Opaque Amethyst?

[JMC888]

Hi All,

I have a small amethyst (or so I believe) tumbled stone that is quite interesting. I am almost positive it has to be amethyst but the purple is so dense it appears completely opaque. There is a small bit of clear quartz that helps convince me this is amethyst but I have never seen a purple this dense in amethyst before. I am used to seeing amethyst that even when it is densely colored still seems somewhat translucent. I am not able to share pics yet but was wondering if anyone can reinforce my belief or point me to another opaque purple stone that could be mistaken for amethyst? Any and all opinions are welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Be well always

JMC888

[Mystic Mark]

I'm wondering if it's Chevron Amythest ... only without the Cloudy portion of the Quartz included (being that it's a small tumble). That tends to be more opaque than other Amythists. The only other crystal I can think of that matches that description is Sugilite. But there may be one or two others it can be.

It's not uncommon for Regular Amethest (which is not Chevron) to have a deep dark purple color. There's probably quite a few crystals that have the Light Color purple, for example Flourite or Calcite. But not as many have the deeper darker colors, without being rarer or more expensive, such as Tanzanite.

[JMC888]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mark

I'm wondering if it's Chevron Amythest ... only without the Cloudy portion of the Quartz included (being that it's a small tumble). That tends to be more opaque than other Amythists. The only other crystal I can think of that matches that description is Sugilite. But there may be one or two others it can be.

It's not uncommon for Regular Amethest (which is not Chevron) to have a deep dark purple color. There's probably quite a few crystals that have the Light Color purple, for example Flourite or Calcite. But not as many have the deeper darker colors, without being rarer or more expensive, such as Tanzanite.

Thanks Mystic Mark. It isn't Chevron amethyst but actually banded amethyst (so similar, almost interchangeable) so I think you are spot on with your impression. Thanks as always for your valuable input.

Be well always