Black Amethyst - Specimen china wood ring box The enamel-bearing portion is darker

The enamel-bearing portion is darker and more even in color

often alongside Malachite

The raised shape seen here is likely a natural cast

Approximate Weight for 1 piece: 155cm

a metal valued for its extreme hardness

Black Amethyst - Specimen china wood ring box The enamel-bearing portion is darkerMined from: Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Description: This one of a kind Black Amethyst specimen from Brazil features a bold, upright geode section with a dramatic natural silhouette and a richly textured crystal face. The surface is covered in dense, sparkling micro crystals ranging from deep black purple to smoky lavender gray, with lighter quartz edging and patches of rugged brown gray matrix visible along the sides and back. Its tall sculptural