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Amethyst
Formula: SiO2 - Fe3+
Common Name: Amethyst
Compound Name: Silicon dioxide
Information:
Specimen Type: Oxide
Major Elements: Silicon, Iron
Notes:
It is the Iron (Fe) ions that give Amethyst its purple color compared to other quartz crystals.
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