[Jewelry making - Article 01028] - Re: [Orchid] Green amethyst vs. Oroverde quartz

[Brian Corll]

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    But in some cases the stones *are* "green amethyst" (albeit made
    green by radiation) as opposed to prasiolite or green-gold quartz. I
    don't think most people are intentionally causing confusion. We have
    too many danged different kinds of gems to separate out. Naming
    conventions differ from country to country, and some foreign dealers
    aren't sure what to call something in English. 

Brian Corll
Vassar Gems

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