Beautiful Phantom Amethyst Point from Brazil

A phantom amethyst point from Brazil. Wide, stocky geometry with pronounced depth; the phantom interior is visible from multiple angles.

The geometric deposition layers between growth phases appear as parallel internal lines that follow the hexagonal quartz symmetry. Each phantom line marks a separate growth episode.

Brazilian deposits in Rio Grande do Sul provide phantom material from the Serra Geral Basalt Formation. Material quality is gemologically classified based on the visibility of the layers and the clarity of the quartz matrix.

The wider cross-sectional geometry is suitable for classic display case staging with various viewing axes. With side lighting, the phantom layers are best legible.