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7.6" Dark Purple Amethyst Cluster - Very Large Crystals
This is a beautiful cluster of amethyst crystals that was collected from Minas Gerais, Brazil. It consists of relatively large, lustrous, lavender-purple amethyst crystals that haven't undergone any polishing. It measures roughly 7.6" wide and is accompanied by an acrylic display stand.
There is a repaired crack through this specimen.
There is a repaired crack through this specimen.
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
Minas Gerais, Brazil
SIZE
7.6 x 4.2"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#211965
