4.2" Amethyst Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen Brazil Custom Medal Stand

Location: Brazil

Weight: 8.2 Ounces (With Stand)

Dimensions: 7 Inches Long, 2.4 Inches Wide, 2.5 Inches Thick (With Metal Stand)

Amethyst Dimensions: 4.2 Inches Long, 2.4 Inches Wide, 1.6 Inches Thick

Come with a Custom-Made Medal Stand. 

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Amethyst, a distinguished quartz variant, is celebrated for its captivating range of purple hues, from delicate lavender to profound violet. Esteemed both for its aesthetic allure and its historical metaphysical significance, amethyst remains a highly sought-after gemstone. Brazil stands as a premier source, with prominent deposits in Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, and Bahia. The crystal’s formation is attributed to hydrothermal deposition, a process where silica crystallizes amid iron impurities, imparting its characteristic color under elevated temperatures and pressures typical of volcanic or pegmatitic settings. This geological environment in Brazil fosters the creation of substantial geodes adorned with exquisitely formed amethyst clusters. Notably, the Ametista do Sul region in Rio Grande do Sul yields some of the largest and most vibrant geodes, while Minas Gerais is famed for producing specimens of exceptional depth and richness in color. Extraction methods range from meticulous artisanal techniques to extensive industrial mining, with ongoing dialogues concerning the environmental stewardship of these practices.