This Brazilian amethyst geode was hand picked for its deep purple color and sparkle, and it comes mounted on its own metal stand.
Dark purple is what most people picture when they think of fine amethyst, and the crystals here hold that color across the cavity, with calcite crystals settled among the points for contrast. The stand lifts the geode off the surface, so it reads as a finished sculpture on a console, a hearth or a reception desk. At this size it is a room's centerpiece rather than a shelf accent, and the photos show it from the front, back and both sides, including next to a yardstick so you can judge the scale before you buy. For a February birthday, a new home or a business opening, it is a gift that will be noticed every day.
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.
Good to Know
- In Brazil and neighboring Uruguay, amethyst forms inside large gas cavities in ancient volcanic rock, which is how geodes this size come to exist.
- Crystal cavities sparkle most with a light aimed into the opening from slightly above, such as a picture light, a small spotlight or an angled desk lamp.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact amethyst geode and metal stand shown.
- Geode about 9" x 13" x 11.25"; stand about 9.25" x 9" x 6"; geode and stand together over 40 lb.
- Natural amethyst and calcite from Brazil.
- 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.
