In gemology, Amethyst is recognized as a naturally occurring, purple colored
semi-precious gemstone of Quartz mineral family.
Green
Amethyst on the other hand is not a different gemstone but the outcome of
intense heat treatment done to change Amethyst color from purple to green. The term ‘Green
Amethyst’ is a misnomer, meaning it is a false identity that misleads people who might be
looking for Prasiolite. While both Amethyst and Prasiolite belong to same mineral family, they
do not exist as mere color options but completely
different gemstones with different market
pricing. Since Amethyst is the most valued gemstone of quartz mineral family, people often try
to pitch and sell Prasiolite as Green Amethyst for profiteering. The market value of such a
heat-treated stone is far less than Amethyst or even Prasiolite. At
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