Exceptional Deep Violet Brazilian Amethyst Geode - Elegant Custom Wooden and Steel Display Stand - Height: 340 mm - Width: 190 mm- 9790 g - (1)

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Exceptional Deep Violet Brazilian Amethyst Geode on an elegant custom wooden and steel display stand, 340 × 190 × 140 mm, 9,790 g, provenance Brazil.

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Amethyst (Quartz variety) — This extraordinary specimen features a magnificent Amethyst geode, a microcrystalline quartz variety, characterized by an internal cavity densely lined with prismatic crystals of an intense, deep violet. The outer part of the geode has been expertly polished, revealing the silky texture of the surrounding quartz and offering an elegant contrast with the rough, glittering interior. The glossy surface, ranging from pale violet to milky white, highlights the natural color transition of the mineral, creating a visually striking effect. The coloration of the internal crystals is a saturated and vibrant purple, with hues that play with the light, enhancing the purity and luster of the individual crystal faces. Amethyst is one of the most appreciated and sought-after quartz varieties, known for its distinctive violet tone, which derives from iron impurities and natural radiation over millions of years. These specimens typically come from volcanic rock formations, where silicon dioxide crystallized slowly inside cavities (geodes). Brazil, in particular, is renowned for producing amethyst geodes of exceptional quality, as demonstrated by this piece, which offers tangible testimony to the power and beauty of Earth's geological processes. The entire geode has been carefully mounted on a custom-made artistic base, composed of wood and steel elements, which elevates the specimen and enhances its sculptural presence. This configuration not only ensures stability and optimal presentation but also transforms the geode into a refined object of art and design, ready to be admired from every angle. The base was chosen to complement the organic shapes of the geode, blending the natural beauty of the mineral with the elegance of a contemporary decorative accessory. A piece like this fits perfectly into any collection of precious minerals, in an elegant study, in a meditation room, or as a focal element in a Wunderkammer display. Its combination of aesthetic beauty, geological interest, and the historical reputation of amethyst for inspiring tranquility and mental clarity make it a notable acquisition for both connoisseurs and those seeking a distinctive decorative element. The irregularities and visible color variations are intrinsic characteristics of natural formation and not defects, but distinctive signs of its authenticity and geological history. Name: Amethyst Classification: Quartz (SiO2) Provenance: Brazil Material: Amethyst, Quartz, Base in wood and steel Work: Partially polished, mounted on base Dimensions: 340 mm (height) x 190 mm (width) x 140 mm (depth) Weight: 9790 grams Conditions: Natural, excellent state of preservation Lot code: ZAR-092 AMG-89

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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Amethyst (Quartz variety) — This extraordinary specimen features a magnificent Amethyst geode, a microcrystalline quartz variety, characterized by an internal cavity densely lined with prismatic crystals of an intense, deep violet. The outer part of the geode has been expertly polished, revealing the silky texture of the surrounding quartz and offering an elegant contrast with the rough, glittering interior. The glossy surface, ranging from pale violet to milky white, highlights the natural color transition of the mineral, creating a visually striking effect. The coloration of the internal crystals is a saturated and vibrant purple, with hues that play with the light, enhancing the purity and luster of the individual crystal faces. Amethyst is one of the most appreciated and sought-after quartz varieties, known for its distinctive violet tone, which derives from iron impurities and natural radiation over millions of years. These specimens typically come from volcanic rock formations, where silicon dioxide crystallized slowly inside cavities (geodes). Brazil, in particular, is renowned for producing amethyst geodes of exceptional quality, as demonstrated by this piece, which offers tangible testimony to the power and beauty of Earth's geological processes. The entire geode has been carefully mounted on a custom-made artistic base, composed of wood and steel elements, which elevates the specimen and enhances its sculptural presence. This configuration not only ensures stability and optimal presentation but also transforms the geode into a refined object of art and design, ready to be admired from every angle. The base was chosen to complement the organic shapes of the geode, blending the natural beauty of the mineral with the elegance of a contemporary decorative accessory. A piece like this fits perfectly into any collection of precious minerals, in an elegant study, in a meditation room, or as a focal element in a Wunderkammer display. Its combination of aesthetic beauty, geological interest, and the historical reputation of amethyst for inspiring tranquility and mental clarity make it a notable acquisition for both connoisseurs and those seeking a distinctive decorative element. The irregularities and visible color variations are intrinsic characteristics of natural formation and not defects, but distinctive signs of its authenticity and geological history. Name: Amethyst Classification: Quartz (SiO2) Provenance: Brazil Material: Amethyst, Quartz, Base in wood and steel Work: Partially polished, mounted on base Dimensions: 340 mm (height) x 190 mm (width) x 140 mm (depth) Weight: 9790 grams Conditions: Natural, excellent state of preservation Lot code: ZAR-092 AMG-89

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
Exceptional Deep Violet Brazilian Amethyst Geode -
Mineral form
Elegant Custom Wooden and Steel Display Stand
Supplement
Vibrantly Crystalline Amethyst Geode
Weight
9790 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
340 mm
Width
190 mm
Depth
140 mm
ItalyVerified
14226
Objects sold
98.41%
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