Amethyst - Cathedral Geode - Statement Specimen made in bc which occurs over millions of

which occurs over millions of years

while one side has a large section of black surface material still attached

this material was prized by the ancient Egyptians—most famously appearing in a carved scarab found in the burial treasures of King Tutankhamun

and intricate crystal coverage make it a striking mixed-mineral display specimen for collectors

Mining at Cavnic ended in 2007

Amethyst - Cathedral Geode - Statement Specimen made in bc which occurs over millions ofMined from: Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Description: This one of a kind Amethyst cathedral geode statement specimen from Brazil has a tall, narrow profile with a long open cavity running nearly the full height of the piece. The interior is lined with pale lavender to grey purple Amethyst crystals, with larger clear to white quartz points forming a thick border around the opening. A dark blue grey agate band separates the crystal lining from the rough