3.2" Amethyst Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen Brazil Custom Medal Stand

Location: Brazil

Weight: 15.9 Ounces (With Stand)

Dimensions: 5.5 Inches Long, 3.2 Inches Wide, 2.5 Inches Thick (With Metal Stand)

Amethyst Dimensions: 3.2 Inches Long, 3 Inches Wide, 1.9 Inches Thick

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Amethyst, a purple variety of quartz, ranges in color from pale lavender to rich violet. It is renowned globally for its beauty and historical association with metaphysical qualities. Brazil, notably the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, and Bahia, is a major source of this gemstone. Amethyst forms through hydrothermal deposition, where silica crystallizes alongside iron impurities, giving it its distinctive purple color. This process occurs under high temperatures and pressures in volcanic or pegmatitic environments, resulting in impressive geodes filled with well-defined amethyst crystals.

Brazil is well-known for its high-quality and sizable amethyst deposits. The region near Ametista do Sul in Rio Grande do Sul is particularly notable for its large geodes, which contain dense clusters of vivid purple crystals that can grow to remarkable dimensions. Minas Gerais is another significant source, producing specimens with notably deep and rich coloration. Mining methods in Brazil range from artisanal techniques, where small-scale miners use hand tools, to more mechanized operations that employ heavy machinery to access deeper amethyst veins. The environmental consequences of these mining activities have sparked concern among conservationists, leading to ongoing debates about adopting sustainable mining practices.