{"product_id":"a-amethyst-cluster-with-polished-face-on-metal-stand","title":"A+ Amethyst Cluster with Polished Face on Metal Stand","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA+ Amethyst Cluster with Polished Face on Metal Stand — Brazil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Brazilian amethyst cluster presented on a sleek metal stand — display-ready from the moment it arrives. The polished face reveals a cross-section of densely packed violet crystal points at their most vivid, framed by the natural basalt matrix in which they formed. A+ grade selection means deep, saturated colour and exceptional crystal development throughout. This is a piece that commands attention on a shelf, desk, or mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePhysical Properties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amethyst (SiO₂ — Silicon Dioxide, variety of Quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 Mohs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLustre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent to translucent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep violet to purple (A+ grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeology \u0026amp; Formation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazilian amethyst forms within ancient volcanic basalt geodes, where silica-rich hydrothermal fluids infiltrate cavities and cool slowly over millions of years. Trace iron within the silica lattice, combined with natural irradiation, produces the characteristic violet colour — the deeper the hue, the higher the grade. The polished face on this specimen exposes the interior crystal growth in full, offering a window into a formation process that began long before recorded history. Brazil remains one of the world's most celebrated amethyst sources, known for large, well-formed geodes with exceptional crystal density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrystal Properties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e — said to create a shield of spiritual light around the body and environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurification\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally used to cleanse the energy of a space and promote calm clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntuition\u003c\/strong\u003e — associated with the third eye chakra; believed to strengthen inner wisdom and higher guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleep \u0026amp; Stress\u003c\/strong\u003e — widely regarded as one of the most supportive crystals for restful sleep and anxiety relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6Kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cluster with polished face, presented on metal stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A+ — deep colour, exceptional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a natural product, each specimen is unique. Colour, formation, and size will vary between pieces. The metal stand is included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54702872920397,"sku":"GKCFH","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0120\/7117\/files\/Amethyst_Cluster_On_Metal_Stand_Polished_Face_1_GKCFH.jpg?v=1788978750","url":"https:\/\/www.rockandfossilshop.co.uk\/products\/a-amethyst-cluster-with-polished-face-on-metal-stand","provider":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}