Phantom Amethyst Point from Brazil

A phantom amethyst point from Brazil, a distinct columnar shape with clearly visible phantom layers in the purple quartz matrix.

Phantom crystals are formed by changing solution conditions during growth. Phases of active quartz growth alternate with growth pauses, during which thin mineral coatings are deposited on the crystal faces. When growth resumes, these coatings are enclosed.

The Brazilian deposits in the Serra Geral Basalt Formation are the world's classic phantom amethyst provenance. The material quality is gemologically classified by the clarity of the quartz matrix and the visibility of the phantom layers.

The polished exterior makes the phantom layers visible from multiple angles. A Brazilian collector's item with a distinct columnar shape and documented premium phantom stratigraphy.