Top-quality amethyst druzy on a natural base Uruguay- 775.39 g

Rare gemstone quality, Amethyst Geode sculpture. Amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just north of the border in southern Brazil and are of volcanic origin. However, Uruguayan amethyst can usually be distinguished from its Brazilian relatives by its typically paler color, and in the case of higher-quality amethyst, the color of Uruguayan amethyst is overall darker. Many of the Uruguayan amethyst geodes also contain agate in their shells. Most of the amethyst from Uruguay is mined in open pit, and the geodes or crystals must undergo a series of washing or drying cycles to remove the stubborn mud so that the amethyst crystals can be exposed. Due to the very hard basalt matrix in which the geodes formed, and the tendency for the geode to crack either naturally or during mining, it is difficult to obtain whole geodes from this area, so usually one half of an amethyst, a partial piece, or a plate is most commonly seen. Stone: Amethyst, Uruguay Weight: 775,39 g Size: 90x80x80mm Treatment: None Origin: Uruguay Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that performs the final check, pickup, packaging and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. Buyer bears all possible import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs, save on pickup costs.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display color qualities differently. The disclaimer about the healing properties as previously given : It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

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