Amethyst flower (after Anhydrite spray?) - Sidi Rahal, Atlas, Morocco - Height: 18 cm - Width: 14 cm- 2840 g

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Meteorite specimen of Amethyst flower from Sidi Rahal, Atlas, Morocco, with dimensions 18 × 14 × 13 cm and a weight of 2.84 kg.

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Description from the seller

Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1125053896/6716adbf57

The artisanal quarries in basalts near Sidi Rahal has become famous over the last years for producing exceptional chalcedony and amethyst geodes.

Here is an absolutely unique, dramatic and outstanding specimen of amethyst from the locality, displaying a stunning ball of sparkling plum colour amethyst perimorphs after what was probably a spray of anhydrite needles!
This elegant colourful group stands on a piece of basaltic matrix.

Unique. A Moroccan treasure!

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1125053896/6716adbf57

The artisanal quarries in basalts near Sidi Rahal has become famous over the last years for producing exceptional chalcedony and amethyst geodes.

Here is an absolutely unique, dramatic and outstanding specimen of amethyst from the locality, displaying a stunning ball of sparkling plum colour amethyst perimorphs after what was probably a spray of anhydrite needles!
This elegant colourful group stands on a piece of basaltic matrix.

Unique. A Moroccan treasure!

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Amethyst flower (after Anhydrite spray?)
Mineral form
- Sidi Rahal, Atlas, Morocco
Weight
2840 g
Origin (region/city)
Sidi Rahal, Atlas
Country of origin
Morocco
Height
18 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
13 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
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