Amethyst on Agate Cluster, Artigas, Uruguay.

Description: Amethyst on Agate Cluster, Artigas, Uruguay Description:· Rich purple color Amethyst on Agate Cluster· Majority of the Amethyst crystals are almost 1 cm in size· Crystals are transparent with natural occurring inclusions/impurities· 2-in one specimen – Amethyst and Agate· Source: Artigas, Uruguay· Size: 2.4” x 1.7” x 1.4”· Condition: Good, on display in cabinet only . A fine large miniature cluster, densely populated with rich purple color Amethyst crystals, up to almost 1 cm in size. The base of the cluster is beautifully layered with Agate. The stubby pyramidal crystals have good terminations, are transparent and filled with natural occurring inclusions/impurities. Some minor imperfections around the sides due to the excavation process and one minor chip at the tip of one of the crystals but not evident at the front. This specimen has an outstanding display of the rich purple plus the beautiful layer of Agate all around the base of the specimen. A unique 2-in-1 specimen of Amethyst and Agate. Overall, a very sturdy and attractive specimen, has good color, transparency, luster, good formation habits, good size crystals with nice terminations. Such desirable qualities certainly make this specimen worthy as a great addition to any mineral collection! Specimen Background information: Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral Quartz, and it’s the most valuable and prized variety. Its name is derived from the Greek "amethystos", which means "not drunken", as Amethyst in antiquity was thought to ward off drunkenness. Amethyst is most prevalent as small stubby pyramidal crystals. However, most often as protruding clusters of pyramids on a matrix base. These "pyramids" can be quite large. As with this featured specimen, the crystals are of a good size, most of them are up to 1 cm. The Amethyst mineral is composed of Silicon dioxide. Its purple coloring is usually caused by impurities of iron or manganese compounds. Its color often range from light to dark purple and this featured specimen has a very rich dark purple color. NOTE: **All specimens are taken in natural and regular lighting only, both indoor and outdoor . The beauty of this specimen with its natural unique surface texture, form, shape, structure and color can only be fully appreciated in person, which can be difficult to capture in its entirety on camera. Color may be a little different due to the color calibration of each individual monitor or light levels. **As with all genuine mineral specimens, there may be natural occurring inclusions, formations, and impressions, including abrasions and cleaved crystals on the surface and edges due to the excavation process and duration. We have posted close up pictures at all angles for your viewing pleasure in this listing, to show you the fine details, shape, color, form, structure, and overall beauty of this fine specimen. **We will only ship to the 48 contiguous U.S. states (No International). **All orders ship within 3-5 business days after receiving cleared payment. Returns accepted ONLY if item is not as described or shown and must be in the condition it was received. A 10% re-stocking fee will be charged. All returns must be made within 7 calendar days upon receipt of item and buyer pays for return shipping. No returns or refunds are accepted after this time period. All returns must be in original packaging and shipped with Tracking and Insured for full value of the item. Please provide shipping info –shipper, tracking number - to us when package is sent back. Feel free to contact us should you have any questions. Please also visit our other listings. Thank you for stopping by and do come back again.

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Sacramento, California

End Time: 2024-10-05T02:14:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD