Purple and yellow zoned quartz, i.e. amethyst + citrine. It is a bi-color gemstone including the violet of amethyst and the yellow of citrine. This popular gem is mined commercially in Bolivia and has only been available since the late 1980's.

These days jewelry designers use Ametrine creatively to make fashionable jewelry items keeping in mind the incredible blend of two colours. This gives gemstone wearers an opportunity to enjoy wearing two different types of gems in one stone. However, the buyers need to be little careful while making the purchase of Ametrine gem or jewelry made up of this gemstone. This article provides the necessary information that would help in buying the true stone.

Ametrine is quite wearable on the daily basis. It is 7 Mohs on the hardness scale and is insensitive to household chemicals and cosmetics. As such no special precautions need to be taken for this gemstone and jewelry made of the same. However, too much of rough handling might spoil the natural luster of the gem.

It is a belief that Ametrine balances the metaphysical properties of Amethyst and Citrine. It is believed to develop creativity, self-confidence, self-esteem and emotional stability. It is associated with sixth chakra that relates to inner consciousness thus aids to meditation and increases personal power and spiritual awareness.

Ametrine's price ranges from about $2 to $40 per carat, depending on size and quality.