4.1" Amethyst Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen Brazil Custom Medal Stand

Location: Brazil

Weight: 11.6 Ounces (With Stand)

Dimensions: 6.1 Inches Long, 1.9 Inches Wide, 2.5 Inches Thick (With Metal Stand)

Amethyst Dimensions: 4.1 Inches Long, 1.8 Inches Wide, 1.8 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 give the crystal its distinctive purple color. This process requires the high temperatures and pressures commonly found in volcanic or pegmatitic settings. In Brazil, such geological conditions have created large geodes that are richly lined with well-formed amethyst crystals.

Brazil is famous for its high-quality and large amethyst deposits, particularly near Ametista do Sul in Rio Grande do Sul, where sizable geodes filled with vibrant purple crystals are common. Minas Gerais is another key region known for producing deeply colored, rich amethyst specimens. Mining methods in Brazil range from small-scale artisanal work using hand tools to large-scale industrial extraction with heavy machinery. Growing environmental concerns have led to increased focus on sustainable mining practices in the region.