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2-3" Dark Purple Amethyst Crystal Clusters - Uruguay
These are beautiful, grape jelly purple clusters of amethyst from the famous amethyst deposits near Artigas, Uruguay. This amethyst is much darker and higher quality than the typical amethyst clusters that you see on the market from Brazil. Most of these crystal clusters range from 2-3" across, though some may be slightly larger.
The pictures are representative of the clusters you will receive, but don't show the exact specimens. Quantity discounts are available.
The pictures are representative of the clusters you will receive, but don't show the exact specimens. Quantity discounts are available.
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.
$7.50
Quantity Discounts
3 to 9 Pieces
$6.50
10+ Pieces
$5.50
CRYSTAL TYPE
Amethyst
SPECIES
Quartz var. Amethyst
LOCATION
Artigas, Uruguay
SIZE
approximately 2-3" wide
PRODUCT ID
P-641
