2.7" Amethyst Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen Brazil Custom Medal Stand

Location: Brazil

Weight: 10.2 Ounces (With Stand)

Dimensions: 5 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 2.5 Inches Thick (With Metal Stand)

Amethyst Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 1.8 Inches Thick

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The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Amethyst is a variety of quartz that is characterized by its striking purple color, which can range from light lavender to deep violet. It is one of the most popular gemstones in the world and has been valued for its beauty and purported metaphysical properties throughout history. Brazil is one of the leading producers of amethyst, with significant deposits located primarily in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, and Bahia.

Amethyst forms through hydrothermal deposition, where silica crystallizes alongside iron impurities that give the stone its distinctive purple color. This process requires specific geological conditions such as high temperatures and pressures, often found in volcanic or pegmatitic environments. In Brazil, these conditions have produced large geodes filled with well-formed amethyst crystals, known for their remarkable size and quality. Notable locations include Ametista do Sul in Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais, which is famous for its deeply colored specimens. Brazilian mining ranges from artisanal hand tools to industrial machinery, with growing attention to sustainable practices due to environmental concerns.