Amethyst broad-based pyramidal shape - Height: 17 cm - Width: 23 cm- 2.15 kg - (1)
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Natural amethyst druze in a broad-based pyramidal shape from Brazil, weighing 2.15 kg, 17 cm high and 23 cm wide, with well-formed violet quartz crystals and a central creamy-white calcite aggregate.
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Presenting a magnificent specimen of a natural amethyst druze, weighing a notable 2 kilograms. This piece stands out due to its striking triangular morphology and an excellent distribution of violet quartz crystals, which exhibit well-defined pyramidal faces and an attractive vitreous luster under direct light.
The key highlight of this lot is the unique mineral association visible in the central area: a remarkable aggregate growth of creamy-white calcite crystals. This co-crystallization phenomenon not only provides a beautiful color contrast between the deep purple and the white but also significantly elevates its aesthetic appeal and value for advanced mineral collectors.
A highly decorative and elegant specimen, ideal for high-end interior design or for enriching a private mineralogical collection.
Presenting a magnificent specimen of a natural amethyst druze, weighing a notable 2 kilograms. This piece stands out due to its striking triangular morphology and an excellent distribution of violet quartz crystals, which exhibit well-defined pyramidal faces and an attractive vitreous luster under direct light.
The key highlight of this lot is the unique mineral association visible in the central area: a remarkable aggregate growth of creamy-white calcite crystals. This co-crystallization phenomenon not only provides a beautiful color contrast between the deep purple and the white but also significantly elevates its aesthetic appeal and value for advanced mineral collectors.
A highly decorative and elegant specimen, ideal for high-end interior design or for enriching a private mineralogical collection.
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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Amethyst
Mineral form
broad-based pyramidal shape
Weight
2.15 kg
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
17 cm
Width
23 cm
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