Amethyst is a crystalline purple quartz found in volcanic extruding rocks.    It is a popular stone among the Egyptian, Greek, Roman, English & American civilizations.  Its color varies from pale purple to violet and is strongly suggestive of its religious and spiritual uses in the past.Wearing amethyst is thought  to open receptivity and introspection of one's mind or spirit

Lepidolite is an unusual mica that has only become available on the mineral markets in the last decade.  Its color ranges from violet to pale pink and has a matte finish.  It is referred to by healers as the Peace Stone.  Lepidolite is found in Brazil, Ural Mountains, Russia, several African localities and California.