Amethyst Crystal Point - Deep Violet Color Crystal Wand - Intense Purple Apex - Height: 147 mm - Width: 58 mm- 366 g - (1)

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Natural Mineral Formation - Deep Purple Color — a specimen of notable visual impact and natural history: a large tip of amethyst crystal, from the rich deposits of Brazil. This piece stands out for its generous dimensions and spectacular color zoning, making it a magnificent example of the crystallization processes that govern the mineral world. The specimen presents itself in all its natural form, without any artificial base, allowing appreciation of its authenticity and sculptural power. Careful observation reveals a nearly perfect pyramidal termination, where the crystal concentrates its chromatic essence. The apex is tinted a deep and saturated purple, a regal hue that captures light and reveals an almost gem-like transparency. Inside this violet summit one can glimpse thin inclusions and internal streaks, known as 'phantoms', testifying to the different growth phases of the crystal over geological time. The faces of the termination are smooth and endowed with a vitreous luster that magnificently contrasts with the rest of the body. Descending from the apex, one witnesses a scenographic color transition. The intense violet gradually fades into a more delicate lilac, then becomes almost colorless in the lower portion of the crystal, revealing its nature as white quartz. This feature, known as color zoning, indicates variations in iron impurity concentration and exposure to natural radiation during formation. The side and base of the crystal maintain a rougher, opaque appearance, evidence of its point of attachment within the mother rock, probably a volcanic geode. Amethyst is a quartz variety whose violet coloration is due to trace amounts of iron in its crystal structure, activated by natural irradiation. These crystals form within cavities in volcanic rocks, where silica-rich hydrothermal fluids cool slowly, allowing the growth of large prismatic crystals. This specimen beautifully tells this geological story, encompassing millions of years of Earth's processes. For its aesthetic qualities and scientific importance, this amethyst crystal is a piece of great collectible interest. It is not just a mineral, but a true natural sculpture, capable of enriching a modern Wunderkammer or a high-level mineral collection. Its dramatic presence also makes it an exceptional decorative element for a study, a library, or a design-forward environment, where its elegant form and vibrant color can become a focal point of great charm and conversation.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Natural Mineral Formation - Deep Purple Color — a specimen of notable visual impact and natural history: a large tip of amethyst crystal, from the rich deposits of Brazil. This piece stands out for its generous dimensions and spectacular color zoning, making it a magnificent example of the crystallization processes that govern the mineral world. The specimen presents itself in all its natural form, without any artificial base, allowing appreciation of its authenticity and sculptural power. Careful observation reveals a nearly perfect pyramidal termination, where the crystal concentrates its chromatic essence. The apex is tinted a deep and saturated purple, a regal hue that captures light and reveals an almost gem-like transparency. Inside this violet summit one can glimpse thin inclusions and internal streaks, known as 'phantoms', testifying to the different growth phases of the crystal over geological time. The faces of the termination are smooth and endowed with a vitreous luster that magnificently contrasts with the rest of the body. Descending from the apex, one witnesses a scenographic color transition. The intense violet gradually fades into a more delicate lilac, then becomes almost colorless in the lower portion of the crystal, revealing its nature as white quartz. This feature, known as color zoning, indicates variations in iron impurity concentration and exposure to natural radiation during formation. The side and base of the crystal maintain a rougher, opaque appearance, evidence of its point of attachment within the mother rock, probably a volcanic geode. Amethyst is a quartz variety whose violet coloration is due to trace amounts of iron in its crystal structure, activated by natural irradiation. These crystals form within cavities in volcanic rocks, where silica-rich hydrothermal fluids cool slowly, allowing the growth of large prismatic crystals. This specimen beautifully tells this geological story, encompassing millions of years of Earth's processes. For its aesthetic qualities and scientific importance, this amethyst crystal is a piece of great collectible interest. It is not just a mineral, but a true natural sculpture, capable of enriching a modern Wunderkammer or a high-level mineral collection. Its dramatic presence also makes it an exceptional decorative element for a study, a library, or a design-forward environment, where its elegant form and vibrant color can become a focal point of great charm and conversation.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Amethyst Crystal Point - Deep Violet Color
Mineral form
Crystal Wand - Intense Purple Apex
Supplement
Deep-Violet Amethyst Crystal
Weight
366 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
147 mm
Width
58 mm
Depth
35 mm
ItalyVerified
14192
Objects sold
98.42%
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