Amethyst Agate on Stand

Amethyst Agate refers to a unique variety of agate that contains bands or layers of amethyst, a purple form of quartz. This beautiful combination occurs naturally when agate, a variety of chalcedony, forms alongside or around amethyst crystals. Brazil is one of the most prominent sources of both amethyst and agate, making "Amethyst Agate from Brazil" highly sought after by collectors and jewelers for its striking appearance.

Key Characteristics: Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)Crystal System: Trigonal (common to quartz varieties)

Color: Purple (amethyst) and multi-colored bands (agate), often ranging from white, gray, blue, and brown.

Luster: Waxy to vitreous (glassy) for agate; crystalline amethyst may show a more brilliant, transparent shine.

Hardness: 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale

Transparency: Agate is typically translucent to opaque, while amethyst can be transparent to translucent.

Streak: WhiteFormation:Amethyst agate forms in volcanic rock cavities where silica-rich solutions precipitate over time. Agate develops from layers of silica that fill voids in the rock, while amethyst forms from the same silica-rich fluids under specific conditions that allow iron impurities to color the quartz purple. In certain conditions, the two minerals coexist in the same cavity, resulting in the stunning amethyst agate formations.

Amethyst Agate from Brazil:Brazil is one of the largest exporters of amethyst and agate in the world, particularly from the Rio Grande do Sul region. This area is known for producing geodes and nodules where amethyst crystals are lined inside a cavity, often surrounded by banded agate layers.Brazilian amethyst agate often comes in the form of geodes or slices, where the outer layer is agate and the inner cavity is filled with deep purple amethyst crystals.

Care: Like other varieties of quartz, amethyst agate is fairly durable but can still be damaged by harder materials. To clean, use a soft cloth with warm, soapy water and avoid harsh chemicals or prolonged exposure to sunlight, as this can cause the amethyst to fade over time.

6"in high.

9" in with Stand