Top Quality, 13.2" Amethyst Geode With Metal Stand - Uruguay

Top Quality, Amethyst Geode With Metal Stand - Uruguay #126147

This is a gorgeous amethyst crystal geode section from the famous amethyst mines near Artigas, Uruguay. The edge of this amethyst geode has been polished and the crystals within the geode are relatively large and exhibit excellent purple coloration. At the center of this geode is a stalactite-like formation that only adds to the overall beauty of this fascinating amethyst geode. We can pretty much guarantee this incredible specimen will look even better in person than in the photos.

This stunning specimen includes the custom metal display stand shown in the photos.

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.

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