{"id":8925,"date":"2024-07-27T13:47:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T11:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/?p=8925"},"modified":"2024-07-27T13:49:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T11:49:45","slug":"purple-gemstone-do-you-know-these-24-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/style-en\/purple-gemstone-do-you-know-these-24-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"Purple gemstone: Do you know these 24 gems?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you like purple? Are you wondering which purple stones exist besides amethyst? I have put together a short list to help you make sense of it all!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BannerPierresViolettesENG-1.png\" alt=\"Banner with 24 purple gemstones\" class=\"wp-image-8932\" style=\"width:690px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BannerPierresViolettesENG-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BannerPierresViolettesENG-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BannerPierresViolettesENG-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BannerPierresViolettesENG-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BannerPierresViolettesENG-1-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BannerPierresViolettesENG-1-400x600.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-c8bf1b\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Purple Gemstone: The Top 24<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle ultp-toggle-collapsed ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-icon ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 34.1 19.95\"><path d=\"M32.05 19.949a2.041 2.041 0 0 1-1.45-.6L17.05 5.8 3.498 19.349a2.05 2.05 0 0 1-2.9-2.9l16.45-16.45 16.448 16.45a2.05 2.05 0 0 1-1.448 3.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-icon ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 34.1 19.95\"><path d=\"M32.05 19.949a2.041 2.041 0 0 1-1.45-.6L17.05 5.8 3.498 19.349a2.05 2.05 0 0 1-2.9-2.9l16.45-16.45 16.448 16.45a2.05 2.05 0 0 1-1.448 3.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:none;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Les_pierres_roses\">Purple Gemstones<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Les_pierres_roses_par_nom:\">Purple gemstones by name:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Saphir_rose\">N\u00b01: Sapphire<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Grenat_Malaya_ou_Malaia_rose\">N\u00b02: Rhodolite Garnet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Quartz_rose\">N\u00b03: Amethyst<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Morganite\">N\u00b04: Fluorite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Thulite\">N\u00b05: Tanzanite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Tourmaline_rose\">N\u00b06: Rubellite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Aventurine_rose_ou_Quartz_fraize\">N\u00b07: Iolite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Jaspe_rose\">N\u00b08: Ametrine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Chiastolite\">N\u00b09: Charoite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kunzite\">N\u00b010: Kunzite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Labradorite\">N\u00b011: Taaffeite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Agate\">N\u00b012: Musgravite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Spinelle\">N\u00b013: Spinel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Rhodochrosite\">N\u00b014: Zircon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Perle\">N\u00b015: Sugilite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Topaze\">N\u00b016: Chalcedony<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Rhodonite\">N\u00b017: Moissanite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Jade_Jad\u00e9ite\">N\u00b018: Jadeite Jade<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Diamant\">N\u00b019: Diamond<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Scapolite\">N\u00b020: Scapolite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Pezzotaite\">N\u00b021: CZ<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Opale\">N\u00b022: Opal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Opale\">N\u00b023: Alexandrite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#N\u00b0:_Verre\">N\u00b024: Glass<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2ffce1898aebbb04d6aa1dda105f2a74\" id=\"Les_pierres_roses\">Purple Gemstones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Les_pierres_roses_par_nom:\">Purple gemstones by name:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purple sapphire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/rhodolite-properties-uses-and-benefits\/\">Rhodolite Garnet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amethyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluorite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/tanzanite-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">Tanzanite<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubellite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iolite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sugilite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ametrine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charoite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kunzite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taffeite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Musgravite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spinel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zircon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sugilite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chalcedony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moissanite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jadeite Jade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diamond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/scapolite-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">Scapolite<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CZ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common opal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d0fb94cc464fe002f764a16985bc99e3\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Saphir_rose\"><strong>N\u00b01: Sapphire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Purple sapphire is a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/corundum-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">corundum<\/a> with shades ranging from lavender to deeper violet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A highly coveted and sought-after gemstone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mystical color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because there&#8217;s more to life than blue sapphires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in sapphire with <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Color changes according to the light source used, generally daylight and artificial light'>color change<\/abbr> from pink to violet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in synthetic for those who prefer to avoid mines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of the best durabilities on the market after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/diamond-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">diamonds<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/moissanite-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">moissanites<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very expensive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are a large number of counterfeits and misrepresentations on the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These stones are often treated and sellers do not always mention them in their descriptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/159_file.png\" alt=\"synthetic pink sapphire stone with color change on a neutral background and held by tweezers (gemmological tweezers) to illustrate the fancy sapphire.\" class=\"wp-image-337\" title=\"Color-changing synthetic sapphire in cut stone - Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/159_file.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/159_file-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/159_file-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/159_file-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/159_file-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/159_file-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/159_file-200x150.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Synthetic color-change sapphire &#8211; Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8026b7ec5483885dadb34b46fa874b6f\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Grenat_Malaya_ou_Malaia_rose\"><strong>N\u00b02: Rhodolite Garnet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhodolite garnet, also known as grape garnet, ranges in hue from purplish to reddish-purple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fairly bold grape color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A rather original and little-used purple gemstone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairly affordable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very few treatments or synthetics, so few tricks with unscrupulous sellers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durability for regular use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No synthetics for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/garnet-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">garnets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not much else! Watch out for other fake pink stones being sold as garnet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_file.png\" alt=\"rhodolite garnet stone cut on neutral background to illustrate rhodolite garnet\" class=\"wp-image-117\" title=\"Natural malaya or malaia garnet in cut stone - Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_file.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_file-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_file-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_file-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_file-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_file-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_file-200x150.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rhodolite garnet or grape &#8211; Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b56b7d5ae37b2c0ef02661a403048ad6\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Quartz_rose\"><strong>N\u00b03: Amethyst<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amethyst is a prized variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/quartz-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">quartz<\/a>, with shades ranging from pale lavender-purple to intense violet-blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For lovers of pure purple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synthetic amethyst is available for those who prefer to avoid mines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good durability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable and easy to find<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Synthetic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/amethyst-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">amethysts<\/a> are very difficult to recognize, even with professional equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synthetics are not necessarily indicated by the seller and may be sold as natural.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not much! Quartz are generally reliable and affordable! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/102_file.png\" alt=\"purple amethyst stone cut on a neutral background to illustrate the amethyst\" class=\"wp-image-216\" title=\"Rose quartz as polished cube - Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/102_file.png 750w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/102_file-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/102_file-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/102_file-600x800.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/102_file-300x400.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/102_file-150x200.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amethyst &#8211; Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3d2d8824ed46e60f66611e3d96ef9b96\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Morganite\"><strong>N\u00b04: Fluorite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluorite is a rather fragile stone that displays a wide variety of colors, including several shades of purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stone with a variety of violet hues, from pale to deep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A beautiful stone to collect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little counterfeited or synthesized because of low demand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An often overlooked gem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A very fragile stone, with a hardness of 6 and a tendency to split very easily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not recommended for jewelry because of its fragility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1879\" height=\"2251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Diamond-shaped_fluorite_crystal.jpg\" alt=\"diamond shaped fluorite with a strong dark purple color that fades into light purple on the left \" class=\"wp-image-8843\" style=\"width:607px;height:auto\" title=\"Pink Morganite as cut stone - Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Diamond-shaped_fluorite_crystal.jpg 1879w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Diamond-shaped_fluorite_crystal-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Diamond-shaped_fluorite_crystal-855x1024.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Diamond-shaped_fluorite_crystal-768x920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Diamond-shaped_fluorite_crystal-1282x1536.jpg 1282w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Diamond-shaped_fluorite_crystal-1710x2048.jpg 1710w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Diamond-shaped_fluorite_crystal-1200x1438.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Diamond-shaped_fluorite_crystal-501x600.jpg 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1879px) 100vw, 1879px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fluorite &#8211; James St. John, CC BY 2.0  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-44d40c5f50009540c77ec10199f71459\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Thulite\"><strong>N\u00b05: Tanzanite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanzanite is a variety of zo\u00efsite known for its vivid purple hues. They are originally brown to colorless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stone with vivid to dark violet hues, offering great diversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A very recent stone, discovered in the 20th century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A purple gem gaining in popularity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good durability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The violet color comes from heat treatment on brown to colourless zo\u00efsites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some brands are redoubling their marketing efforts to drive up the price of these stones. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its popularity is on the rise and can trigger the production of synthetics if it becomes profitable. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Zoisite-217501.jpg\" alt=\"zoisite tanzanite raw violet blue on white background to illustrate tanzanite\" class=\"wp-image-2698\" title=\"Pink thulite as rough stone - Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Zoisite-217501.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Zoisite-217501-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zo\u00efsite Tanzanite &#8211; Rob Lavinsky, CC-BY-SA-3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-59fe0dfdd3d4b28d3ef668a98964ec74\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Tourmaline_rose\"><strong>N\u00b06: <\/strong>Rubellite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubellite is a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/tourmaline-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">tourmaline<\/a> with shades ranging from pinkish-red to violet-red. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stone with a wide range of colors and red-tinged purples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little known<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent hardness for everyday use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some sellers may present other stones as tourmaline, which may mislead buyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tourmaline can sometimes be treated to improve its color or clarity, altering its natural hue. Some irradiation treatments can create reddish-violet tones, but are not very long-lasting. Unfortunately, it is impossible to detect them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colorants can be used to create this color. This dye tends to gather in fractures and is not durable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Due to its diversity of colors and varieties, tourmaline prices can vary considerably depending on the quality and rarity of the stone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1458\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rubellite.jpg\" alt=\"Very bright pinkish-red, transparent rubellite crystal with numerous inclusions\" class=\"wp-image-7719\" title=\"Pink tourmaline as cut stone - Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rubellite.jpg 1458w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rubellite-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rubellite-1024x454.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rubellite-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rubellite-1200x533.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rubellite-600x266.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1458px) 100vw, 1458px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rubellite &#8211; James St. John, CC BY 2.0 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2bbfb771ac36e60a918e7d0a4fc1eb44\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Aventurine_rose_ou_Quartz_fraize\"><strong>N\u00b07: Iolite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Iolite is a little-known stone that displays pale to violet to bluish hues .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stone with bold violet hues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lesser-known and original gem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Still affordable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good hardness for everyday use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generally untreated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stone has a natural cleavage, which means it can split on impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little used by jewellers because of the risk of splitting during cutting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not easy to find <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/168_file.png\" alt=\"blue cut iolite stone on a neutral background to illustrate imitations of blue sapphire\" class=\"wp-image-353\" title=\"Polished pink aventurine or strawberry quartz - Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/168_file.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/168_file-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/168_file-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/168_file-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/168_file-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/168_file-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/168_file-200x150.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iolite &#8211; Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0c135ae80e147f61caa61b84e44a4ee9\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Jaspe_rose\"><strong>N\u00b08: Ametrine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ametrine is a Quartz variety mixing amethyst and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/citrine-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">citrine<\/a>! It displays the yellow to golden colors of citrine, as well as the violet color of amethyst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bicolor stone in shades of yellow and purple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A little-known and original gem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good hardness, like all quartz, suitable for regular use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available as synthetic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sellers do not necessarily specify the natural, treated or synthetic origin of their stone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The color may be due to heating treatments on one side of the stone. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1158\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/52645660379_eacd845bb8_o.jpg\" alt=\"purple and yellow cut ametrine on grey dond to illustrate ametrine\" class=\"wp-image-2692\" title=\"Flat pink mochaite jasper - Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/52645660379_eacd845bb8_o.jpg 1158w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/52645660379_eacd845bb8_o-600x366.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/52645660379_eacd845bb8_o-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/52645660379_eacd845bb8_o-1024x625.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/52645660379_eacd845bb8_o-768x469.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cut ametrine &#8211; James St John CC BY 2.0 DEED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-38e606c9a5e1b13f6d7830652a3d11c9\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Chiastolite\"><strong>N\u00b09: Charoite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Charoite is a little-known stone with violet hues close to amethyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A little-known purple stone <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean shades of violet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>generally very affordable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very good <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Ability of stone to withstand impacts and breakage'>tenacity<\/abbr><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very little processed or synthesized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medium hardness , requiring a few precautions to avoid scratches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No synthetic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/charoite.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4231\" title=\"Chiastolite as flat stone - Photo \u00a9 by Laur\u00e9line Colliard FGA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/charoite.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/charoite-600x529.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/charoite-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/charoite-1024x903.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/charoite-768x677.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/charoite-1536x1355.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/charoite-1200x1058.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charoite bracelet &#8211; Magpie Gal, CC BY-ND 2.0 DEED \n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c621e6dc6e91e37f767dc4997caf782c\" id=\"Kunzite\">N\u00b010: Kunzite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kunzite, a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/spodumene-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">spodumene<\/a>, ranges from pale pink to deep violet-pink, often with shimmering highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A very soft color, from pink to violet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little known<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good hardness of 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent resistance to acids and other chemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairly affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is still sensitive to shocks and high temperatures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficult to cut because of its perfect cleavage in two directions, so not easy to find in jewelry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little to no synthetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-1024x1022.jpg\" alt=\"transparent purple kunzite crystal cut and displayed in the museum\" class=\"wp-image-8885\" style=\"width:535px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-1024x1022.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-1536x1533.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-2048x2044.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-1200x1198.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kunzite-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kunzite &#8211; Tim Evanson ,CC BY-SA 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ff1cd6853aafe53a775239138f597439\" id=\"Labradorite\">N\u00b011: Taaffeite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taaffeite is a rare stone showing shades of pink, red, blue or violet. In fact, it&#8217; s one of my top rarest stones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the rarest stones in the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for collectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beautiful violet to bluish hues <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little counterfeit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent hardness from 8 to 8.5 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Its rarity implies a very high price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not easy to find <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch out for counterfeits!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/taaffeite-1.jpg\" alt=\"Translucent violet taaffeite crystal showing its perfect hexagonal shape\" class=\"wp-image-7147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/taaffeite-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/taaffeite-1-300x261.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taaffeite &#8211; Rob Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2e8d6467d153e6349568f78257e50fd2\" id=\"Agate\">N\u00b012: Musgravite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Musgravite belongs to the Taaffeite family and shows shades of gray to violet. It is extremely rare and is included in my ranking of the rarest stones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the rarest stones in the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for collectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A soft, often grayish violet color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent hardness from 8 to 8.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little counterfeit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Its rarity implies a very high price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not easy to find <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch out for counterfeits!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Musgravite.jpg\" alt=\"Cut musgravite crystal\/ gray with a hint of violet and transparent\" class=\"wp-image-7171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Musgravite.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Musgravite-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Musgravite-600x415.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Musgravite &#8211; DonGuennie (G-Empire The World Of Gems), CC BY-SA 4.0 s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1e54848cfeb9dcdcff84a33c805e8ae3\" id=\"Spinelle\">N\u00b013: Spinel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Violet spinel ranges in hue from purplish-red to violet-pink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soft to intense natural shades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synthetic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/spinel-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">spinels<\/a> come in a wide variety of colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A little-known stone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent durability against impact and scratches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stone that&#8217;s not afraid of water, and not much else in general<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable, especially synthetics <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Treatments not always mentioned by sellers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synthetics can be sold as natural<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spinel-tuc1010b.jpg\" alt=\"natural cherry spinel crystal with violet highlights \" class=\"wp-image-8845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spinel-tuc1010b.jpg 482w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spinel-tuc1010b-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spinel &#8211; Rob Lavinsky, CC-BY-SA-3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2201c0b031afad330e6ba586fbbcd636\" id=\"Rhodochrosite\">N\u00b014: Zircon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zircon is the oldest mineral in the world today, with specimens dating back over 4.4 billion years! It comes in a wide variety of shades, including violet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exceptional spark, second only to diamond and moissanite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Near diamond-like brilliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The world &#8216;s oldest terrestrial material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A broad color palette<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More affordable than diamond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Scale used to describe the hardness (scratch resistance) of a mineral from the lowest hardness (1 - talc) to the highest (10 - diamond)'>Mohs scale<\/abbr>, zircon is fragile and requires care. Impacts must be avoided. Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/zircon-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">zircons<\/a> do not tolerate strong sunlight or heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A plethora of imitations and fakes all over the net. Watch out for shot glasses and CZs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violet zircon remains rare and expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"305\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Zircon-167140.jpg\" alt=\"translucent red-brown raw zircon crystal in white rock. it shows its dodecahedral faces\" class=\"wp-image-7737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Zircon-167140.jpg 305w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Zircon-167140-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zircon &#8211; Rob Lavinsky, CC-BY-SA-3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c57ddb2e43272b3b5263c2a42dcead6c\" id=\"Perle\">N\u00b015: Sugilite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugilite is a fairly rare stone that can show very strong purple hues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A little-known stone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for collectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intense shades of purple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Ability of stone to withstand impacts and breakage'>tenacity<\/abbr> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also used in sculpture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Still affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not easy to find because not very popular <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numerous imitations <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Scale used to describe the hardness (scratch resistance) of a mineral from the lowest hardness (1 - talc) to the highest (10 - diamond)'>Mohs scale<\/abbr> , which requires a few precautions to avoid scratches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum.jpg\" alt=\"piece of very bright violet sugilite \" class=\"wp-image-8853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Royalazel_sugilite_smithsonianmuseum-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sugilite &#8211; Jpnwebworker, CC BY-SA 4.0 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a4216409a4de5a00f98e36a24cd0b1b9\" id=\"Topaze\">N\u00b016: Chalcedony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chalcedony is a family of polycrystalline quartz varieties such as agate and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/jasper-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">jasper<\/a>. It can show a wide variety of hues and patterns, including purple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soft purple colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A little-known stone in this shade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good scratch resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Ability of stone to withstand impacts and breakage'>tenacity<\/abbr><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many chalcedonies are tinted and the treatments are not mentioned by the sellers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-agate-chalcedony-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"piece of purple chalcedony ribboned with white\" class=\"wp-image-8850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-agate-chalcedony-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-agate-chalcedony-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-agate-chalcedony-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-agate-chalcedony-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-agate-chalcedony-1200x781.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-agate-chalcedony-600x391.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-agate-chalcedony.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Purple chalcedony &#8211; Rob Lavinsky, CC-BY-SA-3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ff8ef0ebfb5b92bf21748ab8278e9faf\" id=\"Rhodonite\">N\u00b017: Moissanite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moissanite is a synthetic stone with only a few natural specimens. The vast majority are created in laboratories and come in a wide variety of hues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More brilliance than diamond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An exceptional hardness of 9.5, second only to diamond and its perfect 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wide variety of shades, including purple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generally affordable (depending on brand)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moissanite is often over-marketed , making it more expensive than it is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"ring with colorless moissanite stone cut on beige background to illustrate moissanite jewelry\" class=\"wp-image-2168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Moissanite.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moissanite ring &#8211; Moissanidiamond, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bc37e34b317da4883d778cb5c9bad098\" id=\"Jade_Jad\u00e9ite\">N\u00b018: Jadeite Jade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jadeite jade, although known in green, is also available in a multitude of sublime hues. the purple is soft and called&#8221;lavender&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The toughest stone in the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very soft, beautiful pink-purple to lavender-purple hues, especially on translucent stones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly sought-after<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable in its opaque variety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A multitude of fakes and imitations on the market due to the popularity of jade jadeite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jades are often treated, repaired, bleached and dyed, so care must be taken to select a reputable vendor who will indicate the grade of each piece of jade sold. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beware of the fractures and inclusions that can be found in jade, as they will greatly reduce the stone&#8217;s toughness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No synthetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality jade jadeite is expensive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very pure, translucent jade jadeite is extremely expensive! These pieces can cost far more than some diamonds! At all costs, avoid popular sites like Etsy, Ebay and any seller who doesn&#8217;t specialize in jade and is recognized as such. I&#8217;m going to write a jade buying guide to explain it all better!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lavender-jadeite-jade-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"piece of white jade jadeite rock flecked with purple \" class=\"wp-image-8847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lavender-jadeite-jade-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lavender-jadeite-jade-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lavender-jadeite-jade-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lavender-jadeite-jade-600x430.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lavender-jadeite-jade.jpg 1163w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lavender Jadeite Jade &#8211; James St John, CC BY 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c6f322c142cdc68967613a5ad4f990c1\" id=\"Diamant\">N\u00b019: Diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamonds can also display generally soft violet hues. They can be more pronounced, particularly in the case of synthetic diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The hardest stone in the world, virtually impossible to scratch or chip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent resistance to acids and chemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very soft purple to brown hues on natural diamonds and a wide variety on synthetic diamonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly sought-after<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synthetic diamonds are affordable compared to natural ones and offer a multitude of hues with perfect purity and no risk of armed conflict or human suffering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasingly controlled labels (even if it still leaves much to be desired)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diamond is relatively sensitive to shocks and high temperatures, and can be damaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A multitude of fakes and imitations on the market due to its popularity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A market controlled almost entirely by the big players in the luxury sector, who fluctuate prices according to their desires and redouble their marketing efforts to ensure that everyone dreams of owning one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extremely expensive when natural<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serious human and ecological problems along much of the production chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synthetics are generally much more expensive than other stones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Octahedral_diamond_Mir_Kimberlite_Mirnyy_Siberia_Russia_4_38332545124.jpg\" alt=\"rough octahedral diamond\" class=\"wp-image-8795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Octahedral_diamond_Mir_Kimberlite_Mirnyy_Siberia_Russia_4_38332545124.jpg 949w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Octahedral_diamond_Mir_Kimberlite_Mirnyy_Siberia_Russia_4_38332545124-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Octahedral_diamond_Mir_Kimberlite_Mirnyy_Siberia_Russia_4_38332545124-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Octahedral_diamond_Mir_Kimberlite_Mirnyy_Siberia_Russia_4_38332545124-600x368.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rough Diamond &#8211; James St. John, CC BY 2.0  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bec2c1e9ebeeedcbf9761505e9ae9f86\" id=\"Scapolite\">N\u00b020: Scapolite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although less well known , purple scapolite has fairly pure violet to pink hues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A little-known yet beautiful stone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft shades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good hardness of 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent water resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Few synthetics due to current lack of popularity (lack of profitability for laboratories)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some fragility to shocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its lack of popularity makes it rare in jewelry and therefore relatively expensive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be imitated by quartz, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/beryl-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">beryl<\/a> and topaz in particular<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Scapolite-rose.jpg\" alt=\"pink scapolite seen in macro view showing a beautiful intense pink color and transparency\" class=\"wp-image-6343\" style=\"width:401px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Scapolite-rose.jpg 359w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Scapolite-rose-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pink scapolite &#8211; Rob Lavinsky, CC-BY-SA-3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-34681a17172385d391e8b873906acf8c\" id=\"Pezzotaite\">N\u00b021: CZ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CZ is a man-made material. It does not occur in nature and comes in a wide variety of hues, including purple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available in every imaginable color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher brilliance than diamond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good hardness of 8.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairly affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch out for imitations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many sellers are riding the diamond wave and offering exorbitant prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2225\" height=\"1733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Baguette_Double_Side_Checkerboard_Cut_CZ.jpeg\" alt=\"baguette-cut cz crystal with chessboard facets. It is pale violet and transparent. \" class=\"wp-image-8908\" style=\"width:893px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Baguette_Double_Side_Checkerboard_Cut_CZ.jpeg 2225w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Baguette_Double_Side_Checkerboard_Cut_CZ-300x234.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Baguette_Double_Side_Checkerboard_Cut_CZ-1024x798.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Baguette_Double_Side_Checkerboard_Cut_CZ-768x598.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Baguette_Double_Side_Checkerboard_Cut_CZ-1536x1196.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Baguette_Double_Side_Checkerboard_Cut_CZ-2048x1595.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Baguette_Double_Side_Checkerboard_Cut_CZ-1200x935.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Baguette_Double_Side_Checkerboard_Cut_CZ-600x467.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2225px) 100vw, 2225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Baguette CZ &#8211; Michelle Jo, CC BY 3.0 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8c74d5ca363d98fa7f73f7511e88bed5\" id=\"Opale\">N\u00b022: Opal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also little known, common opal can be purple! It can also show dendritic forms, i.e. resembling small branches like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/agate-moss-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">moss agate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generally soft and varied colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common purple dendritic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/en\/gem-encyclopedia\/opal-properties-uses-and-virtues\/\">opals<\/a> (with inclusions in the form of small branches) are also available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good hardness of 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be imitated with agate or jasper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generally fragile and sensitive to shocks, chemicals and high temperatures. it&#8217;s one of my top perfume-hating stones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-site-bg-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0a4e5b0e92df8e88c10011a6d03a0a4d\" id=\"N\u00b0:_Opale\">N\u00b023: Alexandrite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alexandrite is a variety of chrysoberyl renowned for its ability ability to change color according to light sources. 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Beyond its decorative use, glass is also valued for its optical properties and durability, making it a popular choice for those seeking to combine budget, environment and elegance in their creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A multitude of color and shape possibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sustainable material that can be recycled 100% over and over again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for incessant fashion changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But be careful:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a hardness of 5.5 on the <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Scale used to describe the hardness (scratch resistance) of a mineral from the lowest hardness (1 - talc) to the highest (10 - diamond)'>Mohs scale<\/abbr>, it can break or scratch more easily than harder stones (but less than fluorite)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not much, the glass allows everything, without guilt or bankruptcy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cola5677.odns.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-petal-glass-decoration-natural-blue-779633-pxhere.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-petal-glass-decoration-natural-blue-779633-pxhere.com_.jpg 2100w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-petal-glass-decoration-natural-blue-779633-pxhere.com_-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-petal-glass-decoration-natural-blue-779633-pxhere.com_-1024x739.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-petal-glass-decoration-natural-blue-779633-pxhere.com_-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-petal-glass-decoration-natural-blue-779633-pxhere.com_-1536x1109.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-petal-glass-decoration-natural-blue-779633-pxhere.com_-2048x1478.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-petal-glass-decoration-natural-blue-779633-pxhere.com_-1200x866.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gemgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/purple-petal-glass-decoration-natural-blue-779633-pxhere.com_-600x433.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Purple glass &#8211; CC0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>So, which stone for this mystical color? 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