~ Amethyst Treatment ~

Amethyst quartz is typically untreated. Some amethyst stones may be enhanced though heating, but heating of amethyst will reduce coloring agents and result in 'heated citrine'. Gemstone suppliers should always disclose any enhancements. Heat treatment of 878ºF to 1382ºF will typically yield light-yellow, red-brown, green or colorless results.



itu sebabnya seringkali di dunia internasional prasiolite / green quartz sering disebut "green amethyst" disebabkan karena banyak beredar prasiolite yang berasal dari amethyst yang di heat. dan golden citrine juga termasuk salah satu hasil treatment pemanasan pada amethyst.