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11.8" Stunning Amethyst Crystal Point
This is a 11.8" long, amethyst crystal point with dark purple coloration, collected from Brazil. The facets of the crystal have been polished.
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) and owes its violet color to natural 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.
Much of the world’s amethyst comes from extensive deposits in Southern Brazil that have been heavily mined for about a century. The amethyst occurs in large cavities or geodes within volcanic rocks and the coloration and crystal size can vary greatly.
Much of the world’s amethyst comes from extensive deposits in Southern Brazil that have been heavily mined for about a century. The amethyst occurs in large cavities or geodes within volcanic rocks and the coloration and crystal size can vary greatly.
SPECIES
Quartz var. Amethyst
LOCATION
Brazil
SIZE
11.8" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#206602
