{"product_id":"large-amethyst-cluster-with-calcite-28-72-lb-uruguayan-specimen","title":"Large Amethyst Cluster with Calcite – 28.72 lb | Uruguayan Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a single, unrepeatable specimen. A \u003cstrong\u003elarge amethyst cluster with calcite\u003c\/strong\u003e from Artigas, Uruguay — 14 inches tall, wide open formation, 28.72 lb, with a natural calcite inclusion growing directly within the crystal bed. 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 28.72 lb \/ 13.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 in (H) × 12 in (L) × 5 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 Dark purple, dense and saturated throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial formation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural calcite growing within the amethyst druzy cluster\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open face — wide cavity fully exposed, no closed cathedral walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat-cut — self-standing, no display stand required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this piece rare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a closed cathedral geode, this is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen face amethyst geode\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full crystal cavity is exposed, making the interior visible from multiple angles. The wide, low profile suits shelves, console tables, and display surfaces where a tall cathedral would overwhelm the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining secondary feature is the \u003cstrong\u003eamethyst druzy cluster with calcite inclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e — a white mineral formation that grew inside the amethyst cavity over millions of years as mineral-rich fluids moved through the rock. Structurally distinct from the surrounding crystal bed, it is the kind of geological detail that elevates a beautiful piece into a true collector's specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003edark purple amethyst cluster from Uruguay\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the dense, saturated color Artigas is known for globally — deep violet points of exceptional clarity, sourced from one of the world's premier amethyst-producing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 28.72 lb and 12 inches wide, this \u003cstrong\u003eamethyst cluster display piece\u003c\/strong\u003e is proportioned for shelves, console tables, credenzas, and low plinths. The open formation reads beautifully from above and from the side — ideal for spaces where a cathedral's height would be too dominant.\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":47822910226595,"sku":null,"price":1491.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/4538\/6659\/files\/28.72-lbs--1gris.jpg?v=1782755800","url":"https:\/\/emporiongems.com\/products\/large-amethyst-cluster-with-calcite-28-72-lb-uruguayan-specimen","provider":"Emporion Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}