At a glance
- Large amethyst point
- Anahi Mine — Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
- ~5.5" x 3" x 5"
- ~3.25 lb
- Choose one of three individual pieces
- Ships within 3 business days
How to use it
Set it where light comes from the side or slightly behind. Amethyst zoning is concentrated toward the termination, and light raking across the crystal makes the darker purple bands separate from the paler body — front lighting flattens the whole thing to one colour.
Keep it out of direct sunlight. Amethyst is the classic light-fading mineral, and a piece this size represents enough investment to be worth the care. A lamp is fine; a south-facing windowsill over a year is not.
Specifications
| Detail |
This piece |
| Stone |
Amethyst point |
| Locality |
Anahi Mine, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia |
| Dimensions |
~5.5" x 3" x 5" |
| Weight |
~3.25 lb |
| Listing |
Three individual pieces — choose one at checkout |
✨ Temple Tip
Named-locality pieces are worth labelling. Keep a small card with the specimen recording the Anahi Mine and Santa Cruz Department — provenance is the first thing lost when a collection changes hands, and it is the thing that separates a large amethyst from a documented one.
Questions we get asked
What is the Anahi Mine known for?
It is the principal world source of ametrine, the naturally bicolor amethyst-citrine quartz, and it produces well-zoned amethyst alongside it. It sits in the Santa Cruz Department of eastern Bolivia.
Which of the three pieces will I get?
The one you select at checkout — Form 1, 2 or 3, each photographed individually. The stated dimensions and weight are approximate per piece.
How large is it, in practice?
Around 5.5 by 3 by 5 inches and about 3.25 pounds. Large enough to be the single object on a shelf rather than one of several.
Will the colour fade?
Only under sustained direct sunlight, which is the one thing to avoid. Under normal indoor lighting the purple is stable.
Does it stand up on its own?
At this size and shape, yes. The pieces are cut or broken with a base that lets them stand upright.
A named locality, a serious size, and purple that deepens toward the tip.
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