Item Description
This magnificent amethyst cathedral showcases nature's artistry with stunning purple crystalline formations encased in distinctive blue-grey agate banding. Weighing 8.95 kilograms, this substantial specimen features a deep druzy cavity filled with sparkling amethyst points that catch and reflect light beautifully.
Metaphysical Properties:
Amethyst is revered as a powerful stone of spiritual protection and purification. This cathedral formation amplifies the stone's natural ability to calm the mind, enhance intuition, and promote restful sleep. The geode's hollow center creates a sacred space that radiates peaceful, high-vibrational energy throughout your environment.
Practical Uses:
- Meditation focal point for deepening spiritual practice
- Statement piece for home or office décor
- Energy clearing and space purification
- Crown chakra activation and balance
Specimen Details:
Weight: 8.95kg
Natural formation with unique banding patterns
Concrete reinforced Sides
Each cathedral is a one-of-a-kind treasure formed over millions of years. This piece combines museum-quality aesthetics with powerful energetic properties.
Amethyst
Stone of Sobriety
Properties of Amethyst
Physical Properties
Category:
Silicate Mineral
Crystal Class:
Trapezohedral
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Dana Classification:
75.01.03.01
Empirical Formula:
SiO2
Name:
Amethyst
Space Group:
P3221 (no. 154)
Strunz Classification:
04.DA.05
Synonym:
Stone of Sobriety
Mineral Identification
Birefringence: +0.009 (B-G interval)
Cleavage: None
Common Colors: Purple, Violet, Dark Purple
Crystal Habit: Crystalline, Druse, 6-Sided Prism, 6-Sided Pyramidal Termination
Diaphaneity: Transparent, Translucent
Formula Mass: 60.08 gm
Fracture: Conchoidal
Luster: Vitreous, Glassy
Mohs Hardness: 7
Optical Properties: Uniaxial (+), w=1.543-1.545, e=1.552-1.554, bire=0.0090.
Pleochroism: Weak to moderate Purple or Violet
Refractive Index: nω = 1.543–1.553, nε = 1.552–1.554
Streak: White
