Large Dark Amethyst Druzy Cluster – 19.19 lb | Uruguayan Specimen

This is a single, unrepeatable specimen. A 19 lb dark amethyst druzy cluster from Artigas, Uruguay — 10 inches tall, with near-black deep purple crystals and golden goethite accents scattered across the entire surface. When this piece is gone, there is no restock.

Specifications

• Weight: 19.19 lb / 8.7 kg
• Dimensions: 10 in (H) × 7 in (L) × 5 in (W)
• Origin: Artigas, Uruguay
• Crystal color: Deep purple, darkening to near-black at the core
• Formation: Solid druzy cluster, fully closed surface
• Inclusions: Golden goethite visible throughout the crystal bed
• Base: Flat-cut — self-standing, no display stand required

What makes this piece rare

The defining characteristic of this cluster is its color saturation. The crystals cover the entire exposed surface with no open cavity, and the purple deepens toward near-black at the center, producing the high-contrast metallic effect that only the densest Artigas specimens achieve. Scattered across the druzy surface, golden goethite inclusions catch light at every angle, adding a geological detail that distinguishes this piece from standard amethyst clusters.

This is the color depth that Artigas, Uruguay is known for among mineral collectors globally. It cannot be heat-treated into existence and it cannot be sourced on demand. Large amethyst geodes for sale at this saturation level and this formation quality are increasingly difficult to find.

Display and placement

At 19 lbs and 10 inches tall, this cluster works as a shelf anchor, console centerpiece, or bookcase statement piece. The flat-cut base allows stable, stand-free placement on any surface. Suited for private residences, curated interiors, and serious mineral collections.

You can ask for your certificate of origin verifying its source directly from Artigas, Uruguay.