Amethyst Druze with Calcite Cluster Stand Up

Amethyst: A favorite material of ancient cultures, amethyst has endured the ages as one of man's most prized possessions.  Amethyst ranges in color from a very light lavender to a deep violet shade of purple sometimes with slight hues of pink and red. Banded amethyst or cape amethyst may have lines of agate or chalcedony running through the amethyst. This may also be called chevron amethyst. 

The main Canadian source of amethyst is near Thunder Bay, Ontario where mining has taken place intermittently over the last one hundred years.  Scientists believe the amethyst find near Thunder Bay to be over one billion years old.  Amethyst is found worldwide and has the distinction of being the birthstone for February and the official gemstone of the province of Ontario.

Some believe that amethyst has calming and protective qualities and that wearing amethyst will increase inspiration and intuition.  

Calcite is a form of calcium carbonate. It is a fairly common component found in limestone. It is a fairly soft stone, it is a 3 on the Moh’s scale which makes it fairly easy to carve and cut. It is sometimes transparent or translucent. It can be found in several different colors including blue, green, orange, white, pink, and others. It is a beautiful stone, often used in home decorator pieces. It is believed by some to stimulate the immune system and strengthen the body, as well as provide emotional support.

Druse is a term that refers to any rock formation where an irregular cavity allows well-formed tiny crystal structures such as quartz, feldspar or other mineral crystals to grow.  These cavities give tiny crystals a place to form over millions of years. The end result is a triumph of Mother Nature called drusy or druzy.

Druse or drusy (druzy) can be found world wide, but they are more commonly associated with agates and various types of quartzes.

• Dimensions: 118 mm x 92 mm x 60 mm
• Weight: 945 grams
• Genuine amethyst and calcite druze
• Features a flat cut base for display
• Sku: 001
• This item includes an information card about the stones
• A certificate of authenticity is included with this item

This stone requires special care - exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, will damage it over time. If you polish the stone, use a dry cloth only, or an air duster that does not contain any disinfectant or other chemicals.