At a glance
- Amethyst geode with stalactite formation
- Origin: Brazil
- 4.5" x 5.25" x 4.5"
- 1.25 kilograms (2.8 lb)
- Polished edge, high-quality grade
- Ships within 3 business days
How to use it
Position it so the stalactite is visible from your seated eye level — that is the feature, and it disappears if the piece sits too high or too low.
A single lamp off to one side will do more for it than overhead light, which flattens the cavity.
Dust with a soft dry brush and keep it out of long direct sunlight, which fades amethyst over time.
Three amethyst geodes, three characters
| Piece |
Weight |
What makes it |
| Stalactite geode |
1.25kg (2.8 lb) |
Rare hanging formation |
| Dogtooth calcite geode |
780g (1.7 lb) |
Two minerals in one cavity |
| Classic polished-edge geode |
967g (2.1 lb) |
Even, deep purple crystal bed |
✨ Temple Tip
Photograph it from below the horizon line of the cavity. Stalactite geodes look ordinary shot from above and extraordinary shot slightly from underneath — display it the same way you would photograph it.
Questions & answers
What is the stalactite formation?
A column formed by mineral-rich water dripping into the cavity and crystallising, later overgrown by the amethyst.
What are the dimensions and weight?
Approximately 4.5 by 5.25 by 4.5 inches, weighing 1.25 kilograms (2.8 lb).
Where is it from?
Brazil.
Is it rarer than a standard geode?
Stalactite formations occur in a small fraction of geodes, which is why they are collected.
Does it need a stand?
No. The base is cut so it stands unaided.
To go further
A very slow drip, caught mid-fall and kept. #TempleOfDesire