66.5" Purple Amethyst Wings on Metal Stand - Large Points

Purple Amethyst Wings on Metal Stand - Large Points #209257

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This is an eye-catching amethyst geode pair that was collected from Minas Gerais, Brazil. The geode has been cut in half and mounted as "wings" to create a display reminiscent of a butterfly. It consists of large purple amethyst crystals, with a nice agate banding around the outer rim of the cluster. A plethora of golden goethite crystals can be found as both inclusions and as a peppering across the natural facets. The edge of each wing has been flawlessly polished to a glossy-finish and contains natural rock along the back of the geode.

This incredible specimen would make for a head-turning display piece that is sure to draw a crowd.

Measurements:
Average Wing Dimensions - 43 x 18 x 5.4"
Overall Height - 66.5"
Overall Width - 38"

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.