Description
Large and lovely, pretty purple amethyst stalactite slice. You may find a couple of tiny rainbows!
Dimensions: 2.2″ long x 1.8″ wide x .22″ thick
Weight: .75 ounces/ 21.2 grams
Origin: The northwest of Uruguay, about 50 km south of the city of Artigas, nestled in the basaltic subsoil. This is one of the most important agate and amethyst mining districts in the world.
These purple quartz crystals are most often seen in the form of cut gemstones, as amethyst is the popular birthstone for February. Its lavender to deep purple color is mainly due to irradiation and impurities of iron. Amethyst also forms as stalactites, which produce beautiful “rosettes” when cut into cross-sections. As a healing stone, amethyst is known as the “gem of transformation”, a powerful energizer which can be used to bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual change. Its history dates back to ancient Greece, where it was used to cure intoxication, clear the head, sharpen the intellect, and render its users shrewd in business matters. Amethyst is found worldwide, but its primary sources are Brazil and Uruguay.
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