A top quality example of calcite with the purple variety of quartz.  The calcite is sceptered and terminated cleanly, with the shaft coated in glittering geothite included quartz.  Excellent luster and display of color ties it all together.
 
As with all of our minerals no two pieces are alike, offering a truly one-of-a-kind gift for mineral collectors, Minecraft fans, geologists, and rockhounds alike. This amethyst with calcite is from Artigas, Uruguay.  This piece has a cut base and self-stands.
 
About Amethyst
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, and probably the most recognizable and commonly collected mineral on earth.  Most amethyst comes from the prolific amethyst mines in Brazil, but can also be found in many other countries such as Mexico, China, Uruguay, USA, Turkey Canada, India, Zimbabwe, and more.   The color comes from iron impurities and natural radiation.  It can come in a wide variety of shades of purple, and can also occur with other associated minerals, notably calcite.  The incredible calcite and amethyst combos from Uruguay are, in our opinion, some of the most incredible mineral specimens to collect and treasure.  You can find multiple examples of amethyst in our online shop!