Amethyst Fine polished amethyst sphere - Height: 11.4 cm - Width: 11.4 cm- 2020 g

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Description from the seller

This sphere is different from other Amethyst spheres.
It is a light Lavender form.
So this is not pink Amethyst or chevron Amethyst or pure Amethyst but something else again.
Not often seen

Amethyst is a violet variety of the mineral quartz and is the most well-known stone from the quartz group.

Brazil has significant deposits of amethyst, mainly mined in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (with the city of Ametista do Sul as the primary producer) and, secondarily, in Bahia. Brazil is the largest stone producer in the world.

The name originates from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (amethustos). Amethyst was already known to the Egyptians, Etruscans, and Romans, and Pliny the Elder has already described amethyst.

In ancient China, small gemstones were carved from amethyst. In the Middle Ages, amethyst was also highly valued in Europe. It was called the bishop's stone because it was once a favored gemstone among church dignitaries, and it was believed to possess magical powers.[source?]

It was the symbol of lovers, the stone of moderation, a protector against witchcraft and sorcery. Jacob van Maerlant explains that the stone drives away drunkenness. It has been assumed that the Greek name 'against drunkenness' would mean: from wine drunk from a cup made of amethyst, one could not become intoxicated.



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seller since 2015 on catawiki loyal cooperation with catawiki. winning something via catawiki can be beneficial in the prices, in many cases lower than the retail prices. keep it nice what the platform is meant for so that everyone wins something fair. In case of questions or problems I always look for a solution so that the customer is satisfied and comes back to the beautiful platform. we packing in good boxes with good filling materials fragile / fragile stickers on the box. and the items are sent by registered mail and insured. with kind regards` Jim gems and stone collectors platform Catawiki
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This sphere is different from other Amethyst spheres.
It is a light Lavender form.
So this is not pink Amethyst or chevron Amethyst or pure Amethyst but something else again.
Not often seen

Amethyst is a violet variety of the mineral quartz and is the most well-known stone from the quartz group.

Brazil has significant deposits of amethyst, mainly mined in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (with the city of Ametista do Sul as the primary producer) and, secondarily, in Bahia. Brazil is the largest stone producer in the world.

The name originates from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (amethustos). Amethyst was already known to the Egyptians, Etruscans, and Romans, and Pliny the Elder has already described amethyst.

In ancient China, small gemstones were carved from amethyst. In the Middle Ages, amethyst was also highly valued in Europe. It was called the bishop's stone because it was once a favored gemstone among church dignitaries, and it was believed to possess magical powers.[source?]

It was the symbol of lovers, the stone of moderation, a protector against witchcraft and sorcery. Jacob van Maerlant explains that the stone drives away drunkenness. It has been assumed that the Greek name 'against drunkenness' would mean: from wine drunk from a cup made of amethyst, one could not become intoxicated.



It will be insured up to the maximum limit.

#historyofnature

Seller's Story

seller since 2015 on catawiki loyal cooperation with catawiki. winning something via catawiki can be beneficial in the prices, in many cases lower than the retail prices. keep it nice what the platform is meant for so that everyone wins something fair. In case of questions or problems I always look for a solution so that the customer is satisfied and comes back to the beautiful platform. we packing in good boxes with good filling materials fragile / fragile stickers on the box. and the items are sent by registered mail and insured. with kind regards` Jim gems and stone collectors platform Catawiki
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Details

Main Mineral
Amethyst
Mineral Form
Fine polished amethyst sphere
Weight
2020 g
Country of Origin
Brazil
Height
11.4 cm
Width
11.4 cm
Depth
35.8 cm
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