{"product_id":"large-amethyst-cluster-on-matrix-19-33-lb-uruguayan-specimen","title":"Large Amethyst Cluster on Matrix – 19.33 lb | Uruguayan Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a single, unrepeatable specimen. A \u003cstrong\u003etall amethyst cluster on natural basalt matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e from Artigas, Uruguay — 14 inches tall, 19.33 lb, with the crystal cluster growing directly from its original geological base. When this piece is gone, there is no restock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.33 lb \/ 8.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 in (H) × 7 in (L) × 3 in (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artigas, Uruguay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple, dense and saturated throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural basalt matrix — uncut, original geological host rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cluster on matrix — crystals growing upward from natural rock base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-standing on matrix base, no stand required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this piece rare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost amethyst clusters sold commercially have their base cut flat for stability. This piece is different: the \u003cstrong\u003eamethyst cluster with basalt matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e retains its original host rock — the natural basalt formation from which the crystals grew over millions of years. The matrix is not a display prop; it is the geological record of how this specimen formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a \u003cstrong\u003enatural amethyst mineral specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e that reads as a complete geological object rather than a processed display piece. The contrast between the rough, dark basalt base and the dense violet crystal points above it is visually striking — and entirely natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 14 inches tall with a narrow 3-inch depth, this \u003cstrong\u003edeep purple amethyst cluster collector\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen has a vertical, almost architectural presence. It is the kind of piece that works as a standalone object — on a plinth, a shelf edge, or a console — without competing with surrounding decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from Artigas, Uruguay — one of the world’s premier amethyst-producing regions — this \u003cstrong\u003eUruguayan amethyst specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e carries full provenance, traceable to its mine of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 19.33 lb and 14 inches tall, this piece suits floor plinths, console tables, bookshelves, and architectural niches where vertical presence matters. The narrow footprint (7 × 3 in) makes it easy to place in tight spaces without sacrificing visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips with a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/traceability\"\u003ecertificate of origin\u003c\/a\u003e verifying its source in Artigas, Uruguay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emporion Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823155331235,"sku":null,"price":1048.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/4538\/6659\/files\/19.33-lbs--2gris.jpg?v=1782758330","url":"https:\/\/emporiongems.com\/products\/large-amethyst-cluster-on-matrix-19-33-lb-uruguayan-specimen","provider":"Emporion Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}