{"product_id":"icy-amethyst-crystal-cluster-self-standing-geode-with-frosty-clear-points-natural-amethyst-cathedral-3-lb-11-oz","title":"Icy Amethyst Crystal Cluster, Self-Standing Geode with Frosty Clear Points, Natural Amethyst Cathedral, 3 lb 11 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome amethyst wants to be noticed from across the room. This one wants you to come closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIcy amethyst has a quieter beauty than its deep purple cousins. The crystals are translucent, frosty, and luminous, with just the faintest hint of color that shifts depending on the light. In direct sun, they sparkle like frost on a window. In softer light, they take on a cool, almost silvery glow. It's the kind of piece that looks different every time you walk past it, which is probably why you'll keep looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire front face is covered in well-formed crystal points, each one catching and scattering light independently. The coverage is dense and even, with no bare patches or flat spots. You can see the individual terminations clearly, which gives the whole surface a texture that is endlessly interesting up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a self-standing piece with a flat cut base, so it sits securely on any surface without a stand. At nearly four pounds and 5.5 inches tall, it has real presence on a shelf, desk, or nightstand without being overwhelming. The back is natural dark matrix that anchors the piece visually and tells the geological story of where these crystals grew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIcy amethyst forms the same way as deep purple amethyst, through iron impurities in quartz exposed to natural radiation deep in the earth. The lighter color simply means less iron was present during formation, which produces this ethereal, frosted look that some collectors prefer over the saturated purple varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal traditions, amethyst is connected to the crown and third eye chakras and is considered a stone of clarity, calm, and intuition. The icy variety carries the same associations with an added quality of stillness. It's the stone you reach for when you want your mind to feel like a clear winter morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStone: Icy Amethyst (Iron-poor Quartz var. Amethyst)\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Self-standing crystal cluster with cut base\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 5.5 inches tall x 5 inches wide x 4 inches thick\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 3 lb 11 oz (1.67 kg)\u003cbr\u003e\nDisplay: Self-standing, no stand required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural stone, not a factory product. You'll find small surface textures, slight asymmetry, and subtle variations in clarity. That's not a flaw. That's a few million years of geology doing its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown in these photos. This is a one of a kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery crystal in our shop is hand-selected and photographed individually. Because natural minerals are delicate and can be damaged by the stress of shipping, we are unable to accept returns. The risk of additional transit back and forth is simply too great for these pieces. If your item arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos and we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips carefully wrapped and cushioned from Cypress, TX\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gems \u0026 Stems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821477920846,"sku":"IA-01","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/5666\/5166\/files\/IA-01-6.jpg?v=1780342905","url":"https:\/\/shopgemsandstems.com\/products\/icy-amethyst-crystal-cluster-self-standing-geode-with-frosty-clear-points-natural-amethyst-cathedral-3-lb-11-oz","provider":"Gems \u0026 Stems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}