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This piece weighs 111g and measures 5.5cm x 3cm x 3cm.

Amethyst is found in abundance in many parts of the world and is spectacular because of the deep rich purple crystals and outstanding geode formations often seen as massive display pieces or individual crystals cut for jewelry.  It belongs to the quartz family and has long been associated with kings and royal families.  Spiritually it is believed to have an intoxicating power and promotes inner growth. 

The best quality amethyst comes from Uruguay and is found underground and is igneous (volcanic) in origin.  It is assumed to be about 130 million years old.  The combination of both amethyst and stalactites is very rare and found in only a few places in the world.  They have a core of interestingly shaped and colored agate surrounded by crystalline amethyst in varied hues of purple.

The amethyst stalactites are named after similar occurrences of limestone deposits in cave formations.  Stalactites form as water laden with calcium carbonate drips from the roof of caves. As the dripping continues, layers of calcite are deposited in rings and over time they settle on top of each other creating the stalactite.  

The amethyst “stalactite” is neither a limestone nor a cave formation but, rather, a tube agate that forms in the center of an agate/amethyst vug within a hydrothermal igneous formation.  As the chemical composition of the ground water which fills the cavity changes, the color and the denseness of the core rings change correspondingly.  Once the agate center has formed then the amethyst crystals grow on the outside surface.  Stalactites are cross cut into slices to expose both the agate center and surrounding purple crystals.  These sectional pieces make stunning jewelry while the geode makes a fantastic display piece. 

Amethyst crystal is one of several varieties of quartz, which gives it a crystal trigonal system. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, it is a durable stone. Its lavender to violet shade is the result of iron and aluminum deposits, as well as natural irradiation. Amethyst stone is made up of silicon dioxide.

Purple Amethyst has been highly esteemed throughout the ages for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to stimulate, and soothe, the mind and emotions. It is a semi-precious stone in today’s classifications, but to the ancients it was a “Gem of Fire,” a Precious Stone worth, at times in history, as much as a Diamond. It has always been associated with February, the month the Romans dedicated to Neptune, their water-god, and is the traditional birthstone of that month. It is the stone of St. Valentine and faithful love, and signifies ecclesiastical dignity as the Bishop’s Stone. It carries the energy of fire and passion, creativity and spirituality, yet bears the logic of temperance and sobriety.

Amethyst’s ability to expand the higher mind also enhances one’s creativity and passion. It strengthens the imagination and intuition, and refines the thinking processes. It helps in the assimilation of new ideas, putting thought into action, and brings projects to fruition. It is a talisman of focus and success.

In its natural form, Agate stone is easily one of the most distinctive kinds of mineral you might encounter. That’s because a broken rock or geode, clean cut to display the Agate stone material within, is very evocative.

You can imagine how, in the yes of the ancient world, the idea of an ordinary looking rock concealing such brilliant flashes of color, cool and smooth to the touch, seemed to be mysterious and even like unearthing a great and magical secret.

Known as the stabilizer, Agate is the stone to call on for support when you need stability and grounding in your life. Along with its supportive energy, the Agate stone has been long admired for its incredible beauty. Agate has a dreamy quality with 'signature bands made up of mineral deposits layered in a perfectly circular symmetry around its circumference. A combination of igneous rock with silica deposits found in groundwater, the otherworldly bands give this semi-precious stone its trademark appearance. What gives the Agate stone its incredibly powerful grounding abilities is its availability in different colors, including a palette of white, purple, black, gray, yellow, pink, red, and brown.

Agate belongs to the quartz family, which makes it a popular crystal for healing, especially due to its composition of silicon dioxide, a mineral that is also found in the human body. The variety of chalcedony bands also help enhance your feelings of stability, which can be incredibly balancing if you’re caught in a cycle of worry and overthinking. It works by connecting you with the gentle vibrations of the Earth, making it a gentle stone with a light, diffused energy. This is why many beginners start with Agate stone in their first collection. With mellow vibrations and a steady rhythm, Agate can bring you a sense of peace and support when you feel scattered or overwhelmed by modern life.

Compared to other gemstones in the mineral kingdom, Agate properties radiate a lower, more gentle frequency, which makes them an ideal piece for someone looking to slow down and get centered. Agate’s soothing and stress-relieving properties help you connect with the energy of the Earth by bringing harmony to your mind, body, and spirit. When you feel unbalanced, Agate healing properties have soft vibrations that can recalibrate and realign you.