Extraordinary Quality - Monumental Amethyst Chatedral - Natural Deep Purple Crystallization - Wonderful Mineral Specimen - - Height: 945 mm - Width: 265 mm- 66600 g - (1)

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Meteorite featuring extraordinary amethyst as the main mineral, described as a cathedral‑like amethyst, with natural deep purple crystallization and a natural amethyst geode from Brazil.

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Amethyst is a mineral that belongs to the family of silicate oxide crystals, composed mainly of silica and oxygen. Its changing color, ranging from deep 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 cracks and cavities of volcanic rocks that have experienced high temperatures and pressures. Amethyst Geode, a cave of violet crystals. Amethyst, a precious mineral belonging to the family of silicate oxide crystals, comes to life in this secret dwelling. Its changing beauty, unfolding from deep violet to lilac, testifies to its chemical complexity. This fascinating color range is the result of the presence of iron and traces of other elements within the crystals. Every corner of the geode reveals unique hues of this extraordinary mineral. Amethyst has a fascinating geological history. It forms in the Earth's depths, in igneous, volcanic, and sedimentary rocks, but also in hydrothermal veins and in the cavities of volcanic rocks that have endured 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.

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 is a mineral that belongs to the family of silicate oxide crystals, composed mainly of silica and oxygen. Its changing color, ranging from deep 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 cracks and cavities of volcanic rocks that have experienced high temperatures and pressures. Amethyst Geode, a cave of violet crystals. Amethyst, a precious mineral belonging to the family of silicate oxide crystals, comes to life in this secret dwelling. Its changing beauty, unfolding from deep violet to lilac, testifies to its chemical complexity. This fascinating color range is the result of the presence of iron and traces of other elements within the crystals. Every corner of the geode reveals unique hues of this extraordinary mineral. Amethyst has a fascinating geological history. It forms in the Earth's depths, in igneous, volcanic, and sedimentary rocks, but also in hydrothermal veins and in the cavities of volcanic rocks that have endured 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.

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
Extraordinary Quality - Monumental Amethyst Chatedral -
Mineral form
Natural Deep Purple Crystallization - Wonderful Mineral Specimen -
Supplement
Natural Amethyst Geode
Weight
66600 g
Country of origin
Brasile
Height
945 mm
Width
265 mm
Depth
250 mm
ItalyVerified
14253
Objects sold
98.38%
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