Crushed Purple Amethyst (Grade A) Sand from Namibia, 3 Sand Sizes for Woodworking and Ring Inlay, Resin Art, Memorial Jewelry

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's crust. Many gemstones, such as amethyst, rose quartz, and citrine, are quartz varieties that have trace amounts of other elements within their crystalline structure. These trace elements produce the diverse variety of colors that we see in quartz. 

Amethyst owes its violet hue to irradiation of trivalent iron. This particular batch of crushed amethyst is from Namibia, which is known for its clarity (little to no inclusions) and vivid, purple hue. Amethyst is also the official birthstone for February.

MATERIAL SIZE

Our crushed sand-sized material ranges from very fine to coarse sand, and is available in three different size variations: 1mm to 2mm (coarse sand), 0.25mm to 2mm (medium sand), and 0.25mm to 1mm (fine sand). Our sand-sized material is ideal for a wide range of creative projects, including woodworking inlays, memorial and resin jewelry, orgonite pyramids, ring inlay, resin molds, mosaics, terrariums, bezel cups, resin art, embellishments, and metaphysical projects.

* COARSE SAND - 1mm to 2mm: medium to coarse sand; narrow grain size distribution with similar size particles

* MEDIUM SAND - 0.25mm to 2mm: very fine to coarse sand; wide grain size distribution with an even mix of larger and smaller particles

* FINE SAND - 0.25mm to 1mm: very fine sand; narrow grain size distribution with similar size particles 

MINERAL PROPERTIES

• Mohs’s Hardness: 7.0
• Specific Gravity (g/cm3): 2.64 - 2.69
• Luster: Vitreous
• Color: Purple
• Origin: Namibia

EXTRA LISTING INFO

We prioritize providing high-quality materials for all artisans; therefore, our stones are natural and untreated unless otherwise specified. Photos may showcase both wet and dry crushed stone. Please note that wet stones can appear darker, which may resemble the finished look of the material after it's sealed with an adhesive.

We use the metric system for all size measurements, with units in millimeters (mm). Refer to the product photos for a visual guide using a metric ruler (cm/mm).