This amethyst specimen is a slice off a stalactite showing the amazing patterns found inside .It is very well polished both sides.

Amethyst has been electro formed gold plated  size 67x 59 x5  mm

Amethyst Stalactite is a very rare specimen only found in Uruguay,

it is found inside an amethyst geodes. Geodes are formed millions of years ago in hot lava as gas pockets, fluid silica then penetrated inside, together with combination of iron particles it creates the purple tone. When all the compositions cool off, it produces the quartz crystal inside. They are sliced and polished on both sides, perfect for jewellery, display or meditation. Average slices ranges from 3-4 mm thick. With the Mohs scale of 7, its natural colours vary from lavender, brown, green, yellow and white. Chakra placement is in the Crown Chakra. Metaphysically the benefit of this stone has been known to give energies for Power, Healing and Love.