Amethyst Stone 5.73 Carat (6.30 Ratti) Jamunia Ratna

Certified Natural Amethyst Stone (Jamunia) – 5.73 Carat (6.30 Ratti) Oval Cut

This Certified Natural Amethyst Stone (Jamunia) weighs exactly 5.73 Carats (6.30 Ratti) with calibrated dimensions of 14 x 11 x 6 mm. Expertly faceted into an elegant Oval Cut, this Earth-mined gemstone displays a vibrant violet-purple hue with rich transparency, excellent brilliance, and an attractive vitreous luster.

Mineralogical Identity & Physical Characteristics: Amethyst is the purple crystalline variety of Quartz (SiO₂). Its distinctive violet-to-purple coloration is caused by natural irradiation of trace ferric iron (Fe³⁺) impurities within the silicon dioxide crystal lattice. Under gemological examination, it exhibits a refractive index of 1.544 to 1.553, a specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.66, and a resilient Mohs hardness of 7.0 with no cleavage planes, providing superior durability for everyday fine jewelry wear.

Cultural Legacy & Traditional Context: Known across ancient cultures as a gemstone of clarity and historically in India as Jamunia Ratna or Katela, Amethyst has a celebrated heritage. In traditional Vedic astrology, it is the most popular secondary substitute (Upratna) for Blue Sapphire (Neelam) associated with Saturn (Shani). It is also celebrated globally as the official February birthstone. It is customarily mounted in Sterling Silver (925 Silver), Panchdhatu, or White Gold for rings and pendants.

Please Note: Ratna Gems shares these historical, cultural, and gemological details solely for educational awareness. We sell all gemstones strictly on the basis of verified physical authenticity, mineral quality, and accredited laboratory certification, and make no astrological, metaphysical, or curative claims.

Care Instructions

• Clean gently with mild soap and lukewarm water, then dry with a soft microfiber cloth.
• Avoid exposure to extreme heat, steam cleaners, or prolonged direct sunlight, which can alter purple quartz tones.
• Avoid harsh domestic chemicals, bleach, ammonia, and abrasive powders.
• Store individually in a fabric-lined jewelry pouch to avoid contact with harder gemstones like sapphire, ruby, or diamond.

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