Fire quartz Bracelet / 7.5mm

**Fire Quartz**, also known as **Ametrine**, is a rare and stunning variety of quartz that combines the colors of **amethyst (purple)** and **citrine (yellow or orange)** in a single crystal. This unique gemstone is prized for its striking bicolor appearance and metaphysical properties.
### **Key Characteristics of Fire Quartz (Ametrine):**
- **Color:** A natural blend of purple (amethyst) and golden-yellow/orange (citrine), often in distinct zones.
- **Hardness:** 7 on the Mohs scale (durable for jewelry).
- **Crystal System:** Hexagonal (like all quartz varieties).
- **Transparency:** Transparent to translucent.
- **Origin:** Primarily from the **Anahí Mine in Bolivia** (the world's main commercial source).
- **Cause of Color:** The two-tone effect occurs due to differing oxidation states of iron impurities in different sections of the crystal.
### **Uses of Fire Quartz (Ametrine):**
- **Jewelry:** Cut into faceted gems, cabochons, or beads for rings, pendants, and earrings.
- **Collector’s Gem:** Valued for its natural bicolor zoning.
- **Metaphysical Uses:** Believed to combine the properties of amethyst (spiritual growth) and citrine (manifestation and energy).
### **Interesting Facts:**
- **Natural vs. Treated:** While natural ametrine is rare, some stones are heat-treated amethyst to mimic the effect.
- **Name Origin:** The term "Ametrine" comes from blending "**amethyst**" and "**citrine**."
- **Cutting Style:** Often cut in a **bi-color or checkerboard pattern** to maximize color contrast.