Uruguayan amethyst geode with super beautiful color

A Uruguay amethyst geode with a strong violet color. The coloration extends deep into the cavity profile and belongs to the darkest premium class of the global amethyst market.

Uruguayan amethyst crystallizes in volcanic geodes of the Arapey Basalt Formation. Iron substitutions in the quartz lattice create the violet color. The depth of the coloration indicates a high iron concentration in the original silica-rich solution.

The deposits in the Uruguayan departments of Artigas and Salto provide the most prized premium material. The strong color is the main quality criterion and is gemologically evaluated via classification levels.

A compact collector's dimension for classic display case presentation. Backlighting allows the depth of color to be shown to its best advantage.