Amethyst heart from Brazil

An amethyst heart from Brazil with translucent material clarity. The polished heart shape allows light to pass directly through the violet quartz matrix without scattering from internal microstructures.

Translucent clarity is the main criterion for jewelry processing. It distinguishes material from the upper layers of a geode, free from milky inclusions and cloudiness.

Brazilian amethyst deposits in Rio Grande do Sul supply the material from the Serra Geral Basalt Formation. Selection prioritizes pieces with uniform violet coloration throughout the full cut volume.

The compact format is suitable for jewelry or display cases and follows established Brazilian sculptural tradition. Traces of iron in the quartz lattice give the stone its color.