{"product_id":"lavender-amethyst-crystal-cluster-self-standing-geode-with-cut-base-natural-purple-amethyst-cathedral-2-lb-4-8-oz","title":"Lavender Amethyst Crystal Cluster, Self-Standing Geode with Cut Base, Natural Purple Amethyst Cathedral, 2 lb 4.8 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis amethyst is the color of early spring wisteria. Not the deep saturated purple you see everywhere, and not the pale frost of an icy variety. This sits right in the sweet spot: a soft, luminous lavender with just enough depth to feel rich and just enough transparency to catch the light and scatter it across every crystal face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire front surface is covered in well-formed crystal points that range from translucent lavender to deeper violet in the recesses. The coverage is dense and uniform, with no bare patches. Individual terminations are clearly visible across the surface, giving it a texture that rewards close inspection. In natural light, the whole piece seems to glow from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the side and you'll see the geological story laid out in layers: dark basalt host rock, a band of white agate, a thin ribbon of warm brown chalcedony, and then the amethyst crystals on top. It's a cross-section of how this geode formed millions of years ago, layer by layer, from the outside in.\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 over two pounds and 4.5 inches in each direction, it has a solid, grounding presence without taking over a shelf. The triangular shape gives it a natural sense of balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmethyst forms when silicon dioxide (quartz) crystallizes in volcanic rock cavities, with trace iron and natural radiation producing the purple color. Most of the world's gem-quality amethyst comes from Brazil and Uruguay, where massive geodes grow deep in ancient basalt flows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal traditions, amethyst is connected to the crown and third eye chakras and is one of the most widely used stones for meditation, clarity, and calm. It's the stone people reach for when their mind won't quiet down, when they need perspective, or when they just want to feel a little more centered at the end of a long day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStone: Natural Amethyst (Quartz var. Amethyst)\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Self-standing crystal cluster with cut base\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 4.5 x 4.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 2 lb 4.8 oz (1.04 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 color depth. 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":43821556301902,"sku":"AM-CB-01","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/5666\/5166\/files\/AM-CB-01-1.jpg?v=1780344464","url":"https:\/\/shopgemsandstems.com\/products\/lavender-amethyst-crystal-cluster-self-standing-geode-with-cut-base-natural-purple-amethyst-cathedral-2-lb-4-8-oz","provider":"Gems \u0026 Stems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}