{"product_id":"one-kilo-gram-raw-amethyst-for-faceting-facet-grade-amethyst-rough","title":"One Kilo Gram Raw Amethyst for Faceting | Facet Grade Amethyst Rough","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExplore the \u003cspan\u003eBrazilian amethyst cutting material deal of one kg. This facet grade amethyst rough stones package is the best option for starting a good quality faceted stones. The one kg sample will give you opportunity to cut different sizes and cutting style options. \u003c\/span\u003eThe clarity of the stone is mostly from VS to Eye clean. Color is medium to good purple. However , inclusions to some extent should be expected in any facet grade stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"product-specifications-analysis\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_pkyxj_89\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural amethyst rough stones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 1000 grams total parcel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual piece sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 2-20 grams per piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarity grades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: VVS, Eye Clean (mostly clean) (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emany pieces are near eye-clean, but expect occasional feathers or cloudiness. Careful selection will yield clean faceted stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium to good purple saturation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Brazilian amethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Natural, untreated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Facet-grade rough\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_pkyxj_89\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Well-formed crystals with some having hexagonal natural terminations\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Even purple saturation with some color zoning from dark to medium purple \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Good to Very Good clarity with very very minimal inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Clean crystal faces with minimal fracturing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mixed parcel with various cutting weights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_h2_pkyxj_34\" id=\"faceting-guidelines-for-cutters\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaceting Guidelines for Cutters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"pre-cutting-assessment\"\u003ePre-Cutting Assessment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col class=\"_ol_pkyxj_90\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Do examine each amethyst stone piece under polarized light to identify optimal cutting direction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclusion Mapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mark visible inclusions with a marker before cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Zoning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Plan cuts to maximize color saturation and minimize pale zones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYield Calculation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Expect from 15 to 20% and 30-45% yield from rough to finished stone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"cutting-recommendations\"\u003eCutting Recommendations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_pkyxj_89\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 7 on Mohs scale - use diamond wheels\/laps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium speed to prevent chipping\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Adequate water flow essential to prevent thermal shock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Standard brilliant cut angles work well (40-42° pavilion, 25-30° crown)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"heat-sensitivity-precautions\"\u003eHeat Sensitivity Precautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_pkyxj_89\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmethyst can fade or change color with excessive heat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep cutting temperature below 250°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse continuous water cooling during all cutting stages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_h2_pkyxj_34\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"q-what-cutting-yield-can-i-expect-from-this-1kg-parcel\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What cutting yield can I expect from this 1kg parcel? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAmethyst rough faceting stones yields are typically on the order of 25–33% (weight retained in the finished gem) when cutting for maximum yield. Because this parcel contains many irregular, with slight included pieces, actual yield may be closer to 15–25% of the rough weight (around 200–350 grams of faceted gems roughly idea). However, yield depends on how much material you must trim away for clarity and how large you cut the stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYield Optimization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"t1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFactor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpact on Yield\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIrregular shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLosses up to 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTrim to cubic forms pre-doping 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e10–20% weight reduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePre-saw to remove flawed areas 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCalibrated sizing demands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e30–50% lower yield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCut for weight retention, not size 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"q-how-should-i-handle-color-zoning-during-cutting\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I handle color zoning during cutting? \u003c\/strong\u003eCheck the stones to keep the deepest color in the pavilion. Keep the lighter tone or zones on crown. This strategy will help you to maximize the color return however keeping the clarity under control. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4802\"\u003eQ: What cut styles and orientations work best for amethyst?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: This parcel of pruple amethyst can be cut into any design or shapes. In order to maintain the color, keep the saturated purple zone to face up. Barion or Checkerboard are popular for deep colors. Brilliant and oval shapes can hide the small flaws. This is because amethyst usually has weak dichroism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"5655\" data-start=\"5605\"\u003eQ: What laps and polish are best for amethyst?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Treat it like any quartz because \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eamethyst rough is a variety of quartz. You can use \u003cstrong data-end=\"5707\" data-start=\"5691\"\u003ediamond laps\u003c\/strong\u003e for cutting and pre-polishing (e.g. 600–1200 grit) and finish with \u003cstrong data-end=\"5791\" data-start=\"5775\"\u003ecerium oxide\u003c\/strong\u003e on a polishing lap  \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/amethyst-facet-faceting-information\/#:~:text=What%20I%20prefer%20to%20polishing,oxide%20with%20a%20Spectra%20Ultralap\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/amethyst-facet-faceting-information\/#:~:text=What%20I%20prefer%20to%20polishing,oxide%20with%20a%20Spectra%20Ultralap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003egemsociety.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Jeff Graham (IGS) recommends a 1200 SiC pre-polish followed by cerium on Spectra Ultrabase \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/amethyst-facet-faceting-information\/#:~:text=What%20I%20prefer%20to%20polishing,oxide%20with%20a%20Spectra%20Ultralap\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/amethyst-facet-faceting-information\/#:~:text=What%20I%20prefer%20to%20polishing,oxide%20with%20a%20Spectra%20Ultralap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003egemsociety.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. No special kind of laps are needed beyond the usual lapidary setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"6391\" data-end=\"6451\"\u003eQ: What are common cutting issues that can come while cutting with raw amethyst stones?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Analyse the stones and look for internal stress or cracks. Having aggressive or sharp cutting or overheating having with insufficient use of water can cause chipping. Also look for impurities such as mica or iron stains. These impurities can leave dull patches on facets. Always lot of water and don’t over-grind. Amethyst is a variety of quartz, it “cuts like any other quartz. Keep in mind that amethyst can fracture conchoidally if struck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"q-whats-the-best-way-to-minimize-chipping-during-cutting\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What's the best way to minimize chipping during cutting? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use sharp diamond wheels, maintain proper cutting angles, ensure adequate cooling, and work at moderate speeds. Pre-shape with a trim saw before detailed faceting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"q-whats-the-optimal-orientation-for-maximum-brilliance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What's the optimal orientation for maximum brilliance? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut with the c-axis perpendicular to the table for best optical performance. Check pleochroism direction before finalizing orientation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf5ff 0%, #e9d5ff 100%); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; margin: 20px auto; border: 2px dashed #c084fc; max-width: 600px; width: 90%; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #7c3aed; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: clamp(18px, 4vw, 20px); line-height: 1.3;\"\u003e💜 AMETHYST WHOLESALE SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR BIG BUSINESSES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #6b46c1; font-size: clamp(14px, 3.5vw, 15px); margin: 8px 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eContact us for asking price on bulk amethyst rough stones such as below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #8b5cf6; font-size: clamp(13px, 3vw, 14px); margin: 10px 0; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e🎯 Order 5+ parcels (5kg+): \u003cstrong\u003e15% + discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🎯 Order 40+ parcels (40kg+): \u003cstrong\u003e35% +  discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contact Folkmarketgems\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(45deg, #a855f7, #c084fc); color: white; padding: 12px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; display: inline-block; font-size: clamp(12px, 3vw, 14px); min-width: 140px; text-align: center; transition: transform 0.2s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/pages\/contact-folkmarket-gems-for-natural-gemstones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 🔍 View More Wholesale Deals \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wholesale Price for Bulk Amethyst at Folkmarketgems\" style=\"background: #7c3aed; color: white; padding: 12px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold; display: inline-block; font-size: clamp(12px, 3vw, 14px); min-width: 140px; text-align: center; transition: transform 0.2s ease;\" href=\"mailto:info@folkmarketgems.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 💬 Get Bulk Quote \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750093717826,"sku":null,"price":9900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/amethyst-facet-rough.png?v=1767077769","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/de\/products\/one-kilo-gram-raw-amethyst-for-faceting-facet-grade-amethyst-rough","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}