Rose Amethyst Soaprock

Information about the Rose Amethyst Soaprock:
Handmade in the U.S.A. and each one is unique.


Size: Full Bath Size - about 5" x 4" x 2.5"
Approximate Weight: 6oz.
Fragrance: Cucumber Moss Muscatel


Some facts about Rose Amethyst:

Amethyst can vary in shades of purple and pink; Rose Amethyst contains more of the pink coloration. The purple color comes from the existence of manganese in clear quartz. The presence of iron in certain quantities determines the comparative intensity of its color. Not only can Rose Amethyst range in color but it also ranges in transparency from transparent to almost translucent though always maintaining it's glassy luster. Rose Amethyst has a specific gravity of 6.5 and hardness of 7 (Mohs' scale).

Chemical Properties:

The chemical name for Amethyst, Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), along with distinctive attributes relating to it's color are representative of its chemical composition. Amethyst obtains it's color through a combination of manganese impurities (Mn) and the existence of iron (Fe) in specific quantities. The color of each crystal is dependant upon the distribution of color-filled bands within it. These color bands are stable only at temperatures below 480 degrees Fahrenheit (248.9 degrees Celsius) so this semi-precious stone should be protected from extreme heat in order to prevent fading. Professional heating treatments (on the other hand) have been used on Amethyst to produce the popular gems known as Citrine and Ametrine (400 and 500 degrees Celsius). Many of the naturally occurring Citrines began as Amethyst and were created by being heated by exposure to lava and magma from nearby volcanoes and other magma containing bodies.