Top Quality - Large Size Amethyst Chatedral - Natural Deep Purple Crystallization - Extraordinary Mineral Specimen - Height: 654 mm - Width: 240 mm- 30680 g - (1)

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Georgia Foteinou
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Holds BSc in geology and post-graduate qualifications in geochemistry.

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One large cathedral amethyst mineral specimen, Alta qualità - Cattedrale di ametista di grandi dimensioni, with natural deep purple crystallization, from Brazil, weighing 30,680 g and measuring 654 mm high, 240 mm wide and 225 mm deep.

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Natural Deep Purple Crystallization - Extraordinary Mineral Specimen - — Amethyst is a mineral that belongs to a family of crystalline silicate oxides, composed mainly of silica and oxygen. Its color, ranging from dark violet to lilac, is due to the presence of iron and traces of other elements. Amethyst forms in igneous, volcanic, and sedimentary rocks. It is also found in hydrothermal veins, in the veins and cavities of volcanic rocks that have undergone high temperatures and high pressures. Amethyst Geode, a cave of violet crystals. Amethyst, a precious mineral belonging to the family of crystalline silicate oxides, comes to life in this secret dwelling. Its changing beauty, unfolding from dark violet to lilac, testifies to its chemical complexity. This fascinating color range results from the presence of iron and traces of other elements within the crystals. Every corner of the geode reveals unique shades of this extraordinary mineral. Amethyst has a fascinating geological history. It forms in the earth’s bowels, in igneous, volcanic, and sedimentary rocks, but also in hydrothermal veins and in the cavities of volcanic rocks that have undergone extreme temperatures and high pressures. This amethyst geode is a testament to the power and beauty of the geological process that gave life to these crystals."} }** Note: There is an extra closing brace due to formatting; ensure output is exactly one JSON object. I will fix in final.** Wait ensure valid JSON. My string contains fancy quotes and long dashes. That's fine inside string. But there is an extra closing brace at end in my draft. Need proper: {

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 Deep Purple Crystallization - Extraordinary Mineral Specimen - — Amethyst is a mineral that belongs to a family of crystalline silicate oxides, composed mainly of silica and oxygen. Its color, ranging from dark violet to lilac, is due to the presence of iron and traces of other elements. Amethyst forms in igneous, volcanic, and sedimentary rocks. It is also found in hydrothermal veins, in the veins and cavities of volcanic rocks that have undergone high temperatures and high pressures. Amethyst Geode, a cave of violet crystals. Amethyst, a precious mineral belonging to the family of crystalline silicate oxides, comes to life in this secret dwelling. Its changing beauty, unfolding from dark violet to lilac, testifies to its chemical complexity. This fascinating color range results from the presence of iron and traces of other elements within the crystals. Every corner of the geode reveals unique shades of this extraordinary mineral. Amethyst has a fascinating geological history. It forms in the earth’s bowels, in igneous, volcanic, and sedimentary rocks, but also in hydrothermal veins and in the cavities of volcanic rocks that have undergone extreme temperatures and high pressures. This amethyst geode is a testament to the power and beauty of the geological process that gave life to these crystals."} }** Note: There is an extra closing brace due to formatting; ensure output is exactly one JSON object. I will fix in final.** Wait ensure valid JSON. My string contains fancy quotes and long dashes. That's fine inside string. But there is an extra closing brace at end in my draft. Need proper: {

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
Top Quality - Large Size Amethyst Chatedral -
Mineral form
Natural Deep Purple Crystallization - Extraordinary Mineral Specimen
Supplement
Natural Amethyst Geode
Weight
30680 g
Country of origin
Brasile
Height
654 mm
Width
240 mm
Depth
225 mm
ItalyVerified
14272
Objects sold
98.36%
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