At a glance
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Raw amethyst druze — natural crystal crust from a geode
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Medium (MD) size — approximately 5–8 inches
- Up to 800 g
- From Brazil
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Assorted pieces — you receive one of similar attributes to those pictured
- Ships within 3 business days
How to use it
Angle the crystal face toward the light rather than laying it flat. Druze depends entirely on hundreds of tiny terminations each catching light separately; face up under a ceiling light it goes dull, tilted toward a window or a lamp it comes alive.
Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight — amethyst fades, and a druze face with its enormous surface area fades faster than a solid crystal. If you want it lit, use a lamp rather than the sun.
Specifications
| Detail |
This piece |
| Stone |
Amethyst druze (raw geode section) |
| Size |
MD — approximately 5–8 inches |
| Weight |
Up to 800 g |
| Origin |
Brazil |
| Listing |
Assorted; you receive one piece of similar attributes to those pictured |
✨ Temple Tip
Never brush a druze face with anything stiff. Those tiny terminations are the whole value of the piece and they snap off easily. To clean it, blow the dust off or use a very soft artist's brush held almost parallel to the surface — never pressed into it.
Questions we get asked
Will I receive the exact piece photographed?
No. This is an assorted listing: you will receive one piece of similar attributes to those pictured, within the stated size and weight range.
What does MD mean?
Medium — Rare Earth Gallery's size grade for this material, corresponding to roughly 5 to 8 inches and up to 800 grams.
What is the difference between druze and a geode?
A geode is the whole hollow nodule. Druze is the crystal crust lining it. This piece is a section of that crust rather than an intact geode.
Does the colour fade?
Amethyst is light-sensitive and will pale under sustained direct sunlight. Display it away from a south-facing window and the colour holds.
Can it stand upright?
Depends on the piece, since breaks vary. Many druze sections sit at a natural angle, which is usually the better display position anyway.
A piece of the inside of a geode, angled toward the light.
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