Amethyst Fine Polished Amethyst Sphere - Height: 11.8 cm - Width: 11.8 cm- 2764 g
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Fine polished amethyst sphere from Brazil, originating in Rio Grande do Sul, with a height of 11.8 cm, width of 11.8 cm and depth of 37.05 cm, weighing 2764 g.
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This ball is again different from other amethyst spheres.
It is a light lavender form.
So it is not pink amethyst or chevron amethyst or pure amethyst, but something different again.
Not often seen
Amethyst is a violet variety of the mineral quartz and is the best-known stone of the quartz group.
Brazil has important deposits of amethyst, which are mainly mined from the state of Rio Grande do Sul (with the town Ametista do Sul as the main producer) and, secondly, in Bahia. Brazil is the largest stone producer in the world
The name comes from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (amethustos). Amethyst was already known to the Egyptians, Etruscans, and Romans, and Pliny the Elder had described amethyst.
In ancient China, small gems were cut from amethyst. In the Middle Ages, amethyst was also highly valued in Europe. It was called bishop's stone, because it used to be a beloved gemstone for church dignitaries, and it was believed to possess magical powers.[source?]
It was the symbol of lovers, the stone of temperance, protector against sorcery and witchcraft. In Jacob van Maerlant’s writings, the explanation can be found that the stone wards off drunkenness. It has been assumed that the Greek name means "against drunkenness": wine drunk from a cup made of amethyst would not make one drunk.
It will be sent fully insured
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Translated by Google TranslateThis ball is again different from other amethyst spheres.
It is a light lavender form.
So it is not pink amethyst or chevron amethyst or pure amethyst, but something different again.
Not often seen
Amethyst is a violet variety of the mineral quartz and is the best-known stone of the quartz group.
Brazil has important deposits of amethyst, which are mainly mined from the state of Rio Grande do Sul (with the town Ametista do Sul as the main producer) and, secondly, in Bahia. Brazil is the largest stone producer in the world
The name comes from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (amethustos). Amethyst was already known to the Egyptians, Etruscans, and Romans, and Pliny the Elder had described amethyst.
In ancient China, small gems were cut from amethyst. In the Middle Ages, amethyst was also highly valued in Europe. It was called bishop's stone, because it used to be a beloved gemstone for church dignitaries, and it was believed to possess magical powers.[source?]
It was the symbol of lovers, the stone of temperance, protector against sorcery and witchcraft. In Jacob van Maerlant’s writings, the explanation can be found that the stone wards off drunkenness. It has been assumed that the Greek name means "against drunkenness": wine drunk from a cup made of amethyst would not make one drunk.
It will be sent fully insured
#historyofnature
Seller's Story
seller since 2015 on catawiki
loyal cooperation with catawiki.
winning something via catawiki can be beneficial in the prices, in many cases lower than the retail prices.
keep it nice what the platform is meant for so that everyone wins something fair.
In case of questions or problems I always look for a solution so that the customer is satisfied and comes back to the beautiful platform.
we packing in good boxes with good filling materials
fragile / fragile stickers on the box.
and the items are sent by registered mail and insured.
with kind regards`
Jim
gems and stone collectors
platform Catawiki
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Main mineral
Amethyst
Mineral form
Fine Polished Amethyst Sphere
Weight
2764 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
11.8 cm
Width
11.8 cm
Depth
37.05 cm
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