Amethyst Geode "Cathedral" Garnet pyrite is an abundant sulfide

pyrite is an abundant sulfide mineral that despite some similarities can easily be distinguished from actual gold by its crystal form (typically cuboidal) and being much harder whereas gold is soft and malleable

Pure fluorite is clear

Amethyst is often found in spectacular geodes

Rainbow or peacock pyrite is a much rarer form of pyrite named for the unmistakable and incredibly vibrant rainbow-colored iridescence it displays

Amber is the fossilized resinous tree sap from conifer trees

Amethyst Geode "Cathedral" Garnet pyrite is an abundant sulfideOne of the most widely recognized and unmistakable minerals, Amethyst has been sought after since ancient times as a gemstone and decorative object. Amethyst is a form of Quartz which gets its beautiful purple tint from the substitution of silicone for iron due to irradiation. It is found in a wide range of shades from deep purple to pale violet and even pink, with color intensity usually deepest at the termination or tip of each crystal. Amethyst is