3.5" Amethyst Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen Brazil Custom Medal Stand

Location: Brazil

Weight: 13.4 Ounces (With Stand)

Dimensions: 6 Inches Long, 2.7 Inches Wide, 2.5 Inches Thick (With Metal Stand)

Amethyst Dimensions: 3.5 Inches Long, 2.7 Inches Wide, 1.7 Inches Thick

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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 impart the stone's distinctive purple color. This process requires elevated temperatures and pressures commonly present in volcanic or pegmatitic settings. In Brazil, such geological conditions have produced sizeable geodes abundant with finely developed amethyst crystals.

Brazil is known for its high-quality and large amethyst deposits. One of the most prominent regions is near the town of Ametista do Sul in Rio Grande do Sul, where sizable geodes containing vivid purple crystal clusters are commonly found. Another important deposit is in Minas Gerais, famous for producing amethysts with deep, rich colors. Mining in Brazil ranges from small-scale artisanal work, where miners use hand tools on limited claims, to large-scale industrial extraction with heavy machinery accessing deeper veins. These mining activities have raised environmental concerns, leading to ongoing efforts to promote sustainable mining practices.