Top-quality amethyst druzy on a natural base Uruguay- 1005.05 g

Rare gemstone quality, Amethyst Geode Sculpture The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just north of the border in southern Brazil and are of volcanic origin. Uruguayan amethyst can, however, usually be distinguished from its Brazilian relatives by its typically paler color, and in the case of higher-quality amethyst, the color of Uruguayan amethyst is overall darker. Many of the Uruguayan amethyst geodes also contain agate in their shells. Most amethyst from Uruguay is open-pit mined, and the geodes or crystals must go through a series of washing or drying cycles to remove the stubborn mud so that the amethyst crystals can be exposed. Due to the very hard basalt matrix in which the geodes formed and the tendency for the geode to crack open either by natural processes or during mining, it is difficult to obtain whole geodes from this area, so usually a half geode/partial piece or a plate is most commonly seen. Stone: Amethyst, Uruguay Weight: 1005.05 g Size: 97x95x96 mm Treatment: None Origin: Uruguay Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; this is what incurs these shipping costs. Buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. Also see our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs save.. In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations, etc., may occur, as every computer, monitor and mobile device can display different color qualities. The disclaimer about the healing properties as previously given : It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

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