Along with Ametista do Sul in southern Brazil, these regions are the world’s leading mining districts for gems which come from volcanic lava, such as amethyst and agate geodes. Amethyst is a ...

The three-meter tall amethyst geode - a hollow rock filled with amethyst ... and this was then secured in her own steel container and shipped out of Brazil to Brisbane, Australia.

People view the 12-foot tall amethyst geode from Uruguay hosted at the American Museum of Natural ... [+] History in New York. Thanks to geological surveys and detailed chemical analysis ...

World-class amethyst-agate geodes from Los Catalanes, Northern Uruguay: genetic implications from fluid inclusions and stable isotopes. Mineralium Deposita , 2024; DOI: 10.1007/s00126-024-01310-2 ...

Moreover, the volcanic rock deposits in Southern Brazil and Uruguay are celebrated for producing large amethyst geodes that dazzle with their deep purple crystals. Each of these locations offers a ...

A gunman opened fire in a Catholic cathedral near Brazil's most populous city, São Paulo, killing five people and wounding several others. The attack happened towards the end of a midday service ...

Large crystals found in geodes and other ... (At one time, amethyst was also considered a precious gem, but large reserves were later found in Brazil, reducing its value.) Precious gems are ...

Located in Rio's downtown, the Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, is a unique masterpiece and a must-see for those interested in architecture.

Amethyst geodes in Uruguay have been found in cooled lava flows, which date from the original breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana around 134 million years ago. However, their formation has ...

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Catching up with Accor's two new brand presidentsYeoh Siew Hoon sits down with Benoit Racle and Jean-Yves Minet, to discuss Accor's plans for its premium, midscale ...