Veracruz Amethyst and Hematite On Laumontite(?) Epimorph (Mexico) Tsavorite These were called Balas Rubies

These were called Balas Rubies since their identification was confused

Light Blue and White

Approximate Outer Dimensions: 8cm x 1

and Apache County

Veracruz Amethyst and Hematite On Laumontite(?) Epimorph (Mexico) Tsavorite These were called Balas RubiesVeracruz Amethyst and Hematite On Laumontite(?) Epimorph (Mexico) Mineral: Quartz var. Amethyst and Hematite Origin: Piedra Parada, Tatatila Municipality, Veracruz Mexico Color: Light Purple Treatment: None Approximate Dimensions: 6cm x 6cm x 5cm Weight: 63g 10% of this purchase will be donated to Pronatura (Mexico) The Greek word "amethystos" may be translated as "not drunken", from Greek a , "not" + methustos, "intoxicated". Amethyst was considered