8.2" Amethyst Crystal Cluster with Hematite Inclusions - Madagascar

Here is an 8.2" cluster of amethyst crystal points with hematite inclusions. The majority of the facets have been polished, though some natural facets remain in spots. The polishing brings out the clarity of the amethyst, allowing the hematite inclusions to stand out. It was collected in Madagascar and makes for an attractive specimen.

The base of the specimen has been cut flat to allow for an aesthetic presentation.

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) that owes its violet color to natural gamma irradiation, iron impurities, and the presence of trace elements, which result 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, where they are found in hydrothermally-formed geodes, but many localities around the world produce an amazing variety of amethyst crystals and formations. They are almost always formed in medium- to high-temperature geological settings.
FOR SALE
$115
DETAILS
SPECIES
Quartz var. Amethyst
LOCATION
Madagascar
SIZE
8.2 x 6.3 x 6.1"
ITEM
#299628