10" Sparkling, Amethyst Geode on Metal Stand
This is a gorgeous druzy amethyst geode section from the famous amethyst mines near Artigas, Uruguay. Part of the "rind" has been polished to reveal the underlying mineral layers, along with some of the stalactitic formations. This specimen features small clusters of black goethite crystals peppered throughout the geode.
The included custom metal display stand makes for a very aesthetic display.
The included custom metal display stand makes for a very aesthetic display.
While Brazil is a much more prolific producer of amethyst, the amethyst mined near Artigas, Uruguay tends to be much darker with higher quality crystals. We import our material directly from the mines in Uruguay, allowing us to offer it at better retail prices than anyone else. We carry a large variety of geodes, amethyst clusters, and collector quality crystal formations.
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) that owes its violet color to natural irradiation, iron impurities, and the presence of trace elements, resulting in complex crystal lattice substitutions. It is considered a semi-precious gemstone, and just two centuries ago was considered to have a value on par with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. The largest and best known amethyst deposits occur in southern Brazil and Uruguay, but many localities around the world produce an amazing variety of amethyst crystals and formations.
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) that owes its violet color to natural irradiation, iron impurities, and the presence of trace elements, resulting in complex crystal lattice substitutions. It is considered a semi-precious gemstone, and just two centuries ago was considered to have a value on par with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. The largest and best known amethyst deposits occur in southern Brazil and Uruguay, but many localities around the world produce an amazing variety of amethyst crystals and formations.
SPECIES
Quartz var. Amethyst
LOCATION
Artigas, Uruguay
SIZE
10" tall, 7.8" wide, 13.6" tall on stand
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#209129