SHANGAAN AMETHYST SPECIMENS

Shangaan amethyst is the trade name for beautiful smoky amethyst mined by the Shangaan tribal people of Zimbabwe. These distinctive crystals are often very dark in color and contain small red hematite flake inclusions peppered throughout. These crystals known to frequently form individual scepters, and occasionally include enhydros (small bubbles of water) trapped within. Shangaan Amethyst often features a deep, vibrant purple color with striking zoning and phantom formations, occasionally blending with smoky quartz for added visual complexity.