![]() ![]() If you are in the market for a massive amethyst geode contact us and we can work with our partners in Uruguay to source something truly impressive for you.Īnother massive specimen, an amethyst cathedral measuring a staggering 21 feet high.Īmethyst forms when iron impurities make their way into silicon-rich solutions during the formation of quartz, which can occur through hydrothermal processes or the precipitation of mineral rich waters. Dubbed the " Enchanted Cave" it was reportedly found by a farmer in Artigas, Uruguay and is pictured below. It measures an astounding 18 feet (5.5m) wide. But that record is dated and there are potentially several that have been found eclipsing that size.Ī more recently discovered amethyst geode currently located at the Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens in Australia weighs in at over 44,000 lbs (20,000 kg). It measures 9 feet 10 inches (3m) long, 5 feet 10 inches (1.8m) wide and is 7 feet 2 inches (2.2 meters) high. Amethyst geodes over 1m across are routinely excavated and can fetch a substantial amount of money being sold as show stopping, display pieces.Īccording to Guinness World Records, the amethyst one is a 28,660 lb (13,090 kg) behemoth currently located at the Shandong Tianyu Museum Of Natural History in China. ![]() The 120 million old basalt flows near Artigas, Uruguay has produced some truly monstrous geodes which formed in gas bubbles that were trapped within molten lava as it cooled. It is very popular as a gemstone in jewelry and larger crystals and geodes are in high demand as impressive display pieces. You will then be able to order and receive our Newsletters and get a whole lot more information from our prestigious Company “African Gems & Minerals Inc” – one of the most highly spoken of and provider of Fine African Gemstones, Minerals and Crystals in the World.An amethyst crystal cluster from the Democratic Republic of the Congo with particularly large crystals and deep coloration.Īmethyst is considered to be a semi-precious gemstone which has been revered throughout history, but can also be found in large, crystal filled geodes. Please enjoy your Visit to our Website and take a moment to sign up and become a member on the left hand side of this page. We have bought over one hundred and twenty Fine Mineral Collections from various Collectors over the past eight years to supplement our vast inventory of stock. ![]() We are the only source and direct supplier of the original AJOITE in Quartz Crystals, found in Messina / Musina South Africa in the mid 1980’s. Gemstones exhibited were the very popular Tanzanite Gem from the Maralini district in Tanzania and stunning Tourmaline from Zambia and Mozambique. We have a well appointed Shop in Auckland, New Zealand.įor the last 32 years we have exhibited at and organized no less than seventy Gem & Mineral Shows in South Africa, the USA, Germany and New Zealand – At the last Show in South Africa we exhibited a piece of Moon Rock, Meteorites, Fossils, Crystals and beautiful displays of Exotic African Minerals from Tsumeb and the Kalahari Manganese Fields. We have “The Old Mine Shoppe” at Gold Reef City that sells Mining Antiques and promotional related items. ![]() Our Head Office is in Cape Town South Africa. We Wholesale, Retail, Import and Export and do a little Manufacturing as well. ![]()
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