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It ranges from pale lilac to deep violet, sometimes flashing red or blue highlights in the finest \"Deep Siberian\" grade, and typically forms as hexagonal prisms terminating in rhombohedral faces, often showing \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil law twinning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic geode-forming localities include \u003cstrong\u003eRio Grande do Sul\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAmetista do Sul\u003c\/strong\u003e in Brazil, source of giant \"cathedral\" geodes, and \u003cstrong\u003eArtigas\u003c\/strong\u003e, Uruguay, prized for its saturated \"grape jelly\" color. \u003cstrong\u003eVeracruz\u003c\/strong\u003e (Las Vigas), Mexico yields elegant slender points, while \u003cstrong\u003eThunder Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ontario is famous for red hematite-stained crystals. In Africa, \u003cstrong\u003eZambia\u003c\/strong\u003e's Mwinilunga District produces raspberry-purple hydrothermal-vein material, alongside \u003cstrong\u003eNamibia\u003c\/strong\u003e's chevron-patterned crystals from the Brandberg area and South Africa's spiky \"cactus quartz.\" Historic European sources include \u003cstrong\u003eMursinka\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Russian Urals and Maissau, Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors seek amethyst for its striking color zoning, twin-law patterns, and locality-specific habits — from Brazilian and Uruguayan geodes to Congo's large, richly colored clusters and Madagascar's reddish-purple crystals. Once ranked among the cardinal gems alongside diamond and emerald, amethyst remains a cornerstone of any serious quartz-variety collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"premium-amethyst-crystal-cluster","title":"Premium Amethyst Crystal Cluster","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning natural amethyst crystal cluster from Brazil, featuring deep purple hues and exceptional clarity. This museum-quality specimen showcases the natural beauty of amethyst with its distinctive hexagonal crystal formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral Type: Quartz (Amethyst)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Deep Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural formation with no treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors and crystal enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Viola","offer_id":44811344642157,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rosso","offer_id":44811344674925,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":44811344707693,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blu navy","offer_id":44811344740461,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/image_9e92125e-5f2e-4a5a-96ff-aba72f96f252.png?v=1773081998"},{"product_id":"lz-ametista-osilo-scettro-sardegna-0","title":"AMETHYST SCEPTERS – Violet Crystal Clusters on Green CHALCEDONY","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Amethyst from Capurru Quarry, Osilo, Sassari Province, Sardinia, Italy. Beautiful specimen featuring numerous well-formed scepter amethyst crystals with intense purple coloration and excellent natural crystallization. A highly aesthetic collector's piece from one of Italy's best-known amethyst localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135 x 123 x 76 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 986 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capurru Quarry, Osilo, Sassari Province, Sardinia, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45414401441901,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260325162717.jpg?v=1782826417"},{"product_id":"lz-ametista-scettro-osilo-sardegna-1","title":"AMETHYST SCEPTERS \u0026 ANKERITE – Rare \u0026 Large Violet Crystal Cluster from Sardinia, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural pink scepter Amethyst from Capurru Quarry, Osilo, Sassari Province, Sardinia, Italy. Rare specimen featuring numerous naturally formed scepter crystals with an intense pinkish-violet color, excellent luster and outstanding crystallization. A highly collectible Italian quartz from one of Sardinia's most renowned mineral localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 137 x 128 x 87 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1069 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"811\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capurru Quarry, Osilo, Sassari Province, Sardinia, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45414423593069,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260212171224.jpg?v=1782827410"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.italmineral.com\/collections\/amethyst.oembed","provider":"ITALMINERAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}