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Exceptional “Excalibur” Amethyst Formation, Calcite, Agate, Quartz

About the Item

With its extremely unusual central amethyst epimorph after calcite, this natural wonder evokes images of the legendary sword, Excalibur, magically fixed in the stone. Elsewhere we see quartz-frosted calcite, goethite and amethystine quartz. An extraordinary specimen. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly in the prestigious mines of Uruguay, South America. Uruguayan amethyst is internationally recognized as being the finest and most aesthetic amethyst in the world, due to its intense deep purple coloration, the large size of its peaked crystals, and its durability. These crystals were formed over 120-140 million years during the Cretaceous period, and as all of our pieces are formed naturally, they are completely unique and unrepeatable natural wonders of art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    120-140 Million Years
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Stock No. 5701stDibs: LU5394227627392
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