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8.9" Amethyst Geode w/ Calcite on Metal Stand - Uruguay
This is an absolutely gorgeous amethyst crystal geode section from the famous amethyst mines near Artigas, Uruguay. It is filled with purple amethyst crystals and yellow calcite crystals. The edge of the geode has been polished to reveal the underlying agate.
This beautiful specimen includes the custom metal display stand shown in the photos. Note: If you would like your stand repainted with a solid black, textured coating, please include "paint stand" in the instructions upon purchase. There will be no additional charge for painting the stand, however it may take an extra day for your specimen to ship.
This beautiful specimen includes the custom metal display stand shown in the photos. Note: If you would like your stand repainted with a solid black, textured coating, please include "paint stand" in the instructions upon purchase. There will be no additional charge for painting the stand, however it may take an extra day for your specimen to ship.
About Uruguay Amethyst
While Brazil is a much more prolific producer of amethyst, the amethyst mined near Artigas, Uruguay tends to be much darker with higher quality crystals. We import our material directly from the mines in Uruguay, allowing us to offer it at better retail prices than anyone else. We carry a large variety of geodes, amethyst clusters, and collector quality crystal formations.
Amethyst being mined in Uruguay from the hard volcanic rock.
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) that owes its violet color to natural irradiation, iron impurities, and the presence of trace elements, resulting 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, but many localities around the world produce an amazing variety of amethyst crystals and formations.
While Brazil is a much more prolific producer of amethyst, the amethyst mined near Artigas, Uruguay tends to be much darker with higher quality crystals. We import our material directly from the mines in Uruguay, allowing us to offer it at better retail prices than anyone else. We carry a large variety of geodes, amethyst clusters, and collector quality crystal formations.
Amethyst being mined in Uruguay from the hard volcanic rock.
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) that owes its violet color to natural irradiation, iron impurities, and the presence of trace elements, resulting 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, but many localities around the world produce an amazing variety of amethyst crystals and formations.
SPECIES
Quartz var. Amethyst & Calcite
LOCATION
Artigas, Uruguay
SIZE
Geode: 8.9 x 6.7", Height on stand: 15.75" tall
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#306882
