22.6" Dark Amethyst Geode (Free US Shipping) - 108 lbs

This is a gorgeous, 22.6" tall amethyst cathedral geode from Minas Gerais, Brazil. It weighs 108 lbs and is full of sparkling, deep purple amethyst crystals. The base has been cut flat and the back of the geode has been strengthened with black resin as is done with all of these geodes.

Nice dark crystals with good terminations and a lot of sparkle in this specimen. An exceptionally nice display piece.

Because of the size/weight this geode will ship in a custom wood crate and will require freight shipping. The shipping cost is included in the price from US customers. For International shipping there will be an extra shipping charge billed after purchase. Please inquire for a International shipping quote.

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.

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DETAILS
SPECIES
Quartz var. Amethyst
LOCATION
Minas Gerais, Brazil
SIZE
22.6" tall, 12.4" wide, 6.5" deep, 108 lbs
ITEM
#34444