Microcrystalline Amethyst Specimen ed10ce8492811be02f7a425d8730a8ae Ironwood is from the Sonoran

Ironwood is from the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Northern Mexico

it was one of the last non-avian dinosaurs that evolved

as the area was otherwise devoid of rock

The gold-colored crystals inside are calcite

Microcrystalline Amethyst Specimen ed10ce8492811be02f7a425d8730a8ae Ironwood is from the SonoranAmethyst is a variety of quartz which owes its coloration to the presence of iron in the area of its formation. The word Amethyst is derived from ancient Greek meaning "intoxication". It was believed by both ancient Romans and Greeks, if they wore Amethyst or made their goblets of the material, it would help prevent them from becoming intoxicated. Amethyst has been used in jewelry making for centuries. Spectacular, priceless carvings dating to the