Amethyst
Shangaan Amethyst 68g
A striking 68g Shangaan Amethyst specimen displaying beautiful natural violet tones, crystal clarity and fascinating natural formations. A truly characterful collector’s piece, perfect for display or adding something a little different to your crystal collection. Weight: 68g Approx. Size: 25mm × 44mm × 44mm
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Discover the distinctive beauty of this stunning 68g Shangaan Amethyst, a fascinating natural crystal specimen prized for its character, colour and unusual formations.
Shangaan Amethyst is the trade name given to remarkable amethyst material originating from Zimbabwe. These specimens can display a beautiful combination of violet Amethyst, Clear Quartz and Smoky Quartz, sometimes accompanied by natural inclusions such as Hematite, creating incredible variation from one piece to the next.
This individual specimen showcases gorgeous purple tones alongside areas of natural clarity and texture, giving it plenty to explore from every angle. At approximately 25mm × 44mm × 44mm, it is a wonderfully substantial little display piece without taking up too much space.
As with all natural crystals, every marking, inclusion, colour variation and formation is part of the stone’s individual character. The crystal pictured is the exact piece you will receive, making this a truly one-of-a-kind addition to your collection.
Crystal Details
Crystal: Shangaan Amethyst
Weight: 68g
Approx. Dimensions: 25mm × 44mm × 44mm
Mineral Family: Quartz
Colour: Natural violet/purple with varying clear and smoky tones
Origin: Zimbabwe
Finish: Natural crystal specimen
Quantity: One unique piece
Whether you are an experienced mineral collector, an Amethyst lover or simply looking for an unusual natural crystal to display, this beautiful Shangaan Amethyst is packed with character and natural detail.
Please note: This is a completely natural crystal. Small inclusions, surface textures, colour variations and natural imperfections are part of its formation and should not be considered faults.
Product details
- Gemstone
- Amethyst
- Colour
- Purple
- Product code
- SNS-CRYS-0001
Crystal World
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Explore their science, origins, identification guidance and stories in their Forever SnS Crystal Passports.
Crystal PassportShangaan AmethystSiO₂Shangaan Amethyst is a distinctive trade and locality name for quartz crystals from Zimbabwe, especially material from the Chibuku Mine. Specimens commonly combine purple amethyst with smoky or clear quartz zoning and may contain reddish hematite inclusions. They are especially known for striking sceptre, skeletal and elestial-style crystal growth.
Crystal PassportAmethystSiO₂Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz, coloured by iron-related defects and natural irradiation within the crystal. With a Mohs hardness of 7, it forms in geodes and mineral veins and is found worldwide, notably in Brazil, Uruguay and Zambia.From our customers
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