This amethyst cluster carries a second layer of interest: calcite crystals dusted with silver druzy, perched among the purple points.
The sides have been polished smooth while the crystal face stays raw, so a clean, finished outline frames the natural growth. It sits on a metal stand made just for this piece, which lifts it to a better viewing angle on a console, a credenza or an entry table. At close to two feet tall it holds its own in a living room or an office lobby without other decor around it. It suits an amethyst collector looking for a piece with more than one mineral, a February birthday or a big anniversary, or a business owner furnishing a reception area.
About Amethyst with Calcite
Amethyst is purple quartz colored by trace iron and natural radiation. Calcite, calcium carbonate, often crystallizes later in the same geode pockets, leaving calcite crystals perched on the purple points. Calcite is much softer than quartz, 3 on the Mohs scale, so those areas deserve gentler handling.
Stone Meaning: Amethyst is traditionally associated with calm and balance.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact amethyst cluster and metal stand shown.
- About 20" tall x 11" wide x 10" deep.
- Amethyst with calcite and silver druzy; sides polished, crystal face raw.
- The calcite areas are softer than the amethyst; dust them with a soft brush.
- Keep out of strong direct sunlight, which can fade amethyst over time.
- Heavy; lift with two hands from the base, not by the crystal edges.
See It Up Close
Want a closer look before you decide? Email us at sales@rockparadise.com and we can send more photos or a video of this exact piece, or set up a visit so you can see it in person at our Los Angeles warehouse. We are happy to answer any other questions, too.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
Disclaimer: Please consult a healthcare professional for any medical advice. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
