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Purple Half Geode Amethyst with Calcite Formations Shaped as Cathedral or Chapel

About the Item

This is a stunning half geode with a shape often referred to by collectors as a “chapel” or “cathedral”, due to the elongated shape that occurred millions of years ago when trapped bubble rose in the liquid basalt. This piece is very special due to its deep, intense purple colour and the variety of crystals sizes. The facing edge of the piece is polished to reveal the white quartz layer, which frames the amethyst. Exteriorly, lies the protectively varnished basalt layer, which is thicker at the bottom, allowing the piece to be free-standing. This piece also contains two calcite Formations located in the lower left interior. Calcite formation on amethyst are relatively rare, owing to different formation temperatures required for the two minerals to occur. This is an original piece without any restoration. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly in the prestigious mines of Uruguay, South America. Uruguayan amethyst is internationally recognised as being the finest and most aesthetic amethyst in the world, due to its intense deep purple colouration, 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: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Agate,Amethyst,Quartz

Place of Origin:

Uruguay

Period:

15th Century and Earlier

Date of Manufacture:

120-140 million years - Cretaceous period

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