Ametrine

  Ametrine is a variety of quartz that contains both amethyst and citrine sectors in the same crystal.  The only significant source of natural ametrine is the Anahí mine, in eastern Bolivia.
Ametrine is said to relieve stress and strengthen concentration.
 
  Location - Bolivia  
Group - Quartz R.I - 1.54-1.56 Hardness - 7
 



 

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