We have all seen the sparkling gemstone amethyst at shops that specialize in rocks and minerals (“crystals”) often prominently displayed on the main counter just waiting to catch an eager eye.

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, a team ...

Gundersen, who travels the country mining rare crystals, said the discovery was part of a three-week dig in the region. He ...

"What makes it so unique is the striking growth patterns along the sides of it," the crystal expert explained. "Then to be tipped with a perfect amethyst crystal on top is just so unique." ...

Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz crystals, such as amethyst, inside. Amethyst geodes in Uruguay have been found in cooled lava flows, which date from the original breakup of the ...

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Amethyst, the violet variety of quartz, has been used as a gemstone for centuries and is a key economic resource in northern Uruguay. Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz crystals, such ...

Amethyst crystals of all shapes and sizes are displayed on an L-shaped shelf facing the main entrance. Apart from showcasing his collection, the shelf also screens the rest of the unit from view.