Small amethyst piece

A compact amethyst piece from Bolivia. A voluminous collector's composition from the South American amethyst deposits, with densely packed purple crystal tips over a light quartz base.

Bolivia is a unique amethyst provenance. Unlike the Brazilian geode pieces, the material here often comes from pegmatitic deposits in the Cochabamba region.

The Bolivian provenance produces pieces with characteristic color variation, often lighter than premium Brazilian pieces. The quartz clarity between the individual crystals is striking.

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. The color is caused by traces of iron and natural irradiation in the host rock over long geological periods.

The compact three-axis form makes the piece a stable table or display cabinet element.