{"product_id":"amethyst-and-agate-towet","title":"Amethyst and agate towet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmethyst \u0026amp; Agate Druzy Tower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating amethyst tower features soft lavender tones blended with clear to milky quartz, enhanced by natural banded agate formations and sparkling druzy which has been polished. The polished exterior contrasts beautifully with the raw crystalline interior, where clusters of tiny quartz crystals shimmer within natural cavities. Distinct agate banding and warm golden inclusions create a striking, organic pattern, making this piece truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Natural amethyst (quartz variety) with agate and druzy quartz formations and rainbows\u003cbr\u003eFormation: Polished tower and banded mineral inclusions\u003cbr\u003eColor: Pale lavender, clear to milky quartz, with grey agate banding and warm golden tones\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Habit: Crystalline quartz with internal druzy formations and microcrystalline (chalcedony\/agate) structures\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished exterior with polished internal crystal pockets\u003cbr\u003eShape: Four-sided tower with pointed termination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Size: 0.4cm x 4.4cm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 297 grams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003cbr\u003eAmethyst is a variety of quartz formed within cavities in volcanic rock, where silica-rich solutions crystallise over time. The soft lavender tones in this piece suggest relatively low iron content and gentle natural irradiation during its formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tower also features agate, a banded variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz), visible in the smooth, layered sections and flowing patterns. These formed earlier in the crystal’s development as silica deposits built up in fine layers along the cavity walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sparkling polished druzy are composed of tiny quartz crystals that formed later, lining open spaces within the stone. The coexistence of druzy quartz, solid crystalline amethyst, and banded agate indicates multiple stages of mineral growth, resulting in a complex and visually dynamic specimen that showcases different forms of quartz in one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral: Quartz\u003cbr\u003eFormula: SiO₂\u003cbr\u003eColour: Pale lilac → deep purple\u003cbr\u003eCause of Colour: Iron + natural irradiation\u003cbr\u003eLustre: Vitreous (glassy)\u003cbr\u003eTransparency: Transparent → translucent\u003cbr\u003eStreak: White\u003cbr\u003eHardness: 7 (Mohs)\u003cbr\u003eFracture: Conchoidal\u003cbr\u003eCleavage: None\u003cbr\u003eDensity: ~2.65\u003cbr\u003eCrystal System: Trigonal\u003cbr\u003eHabit: Hexagonal prisms\u003cbr\u003eFormation: Volcanic cavities (geodes)\u003cbr\u003eCommon Locations: Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia\u003cbr\u003eOptical:\u003cbr\u003eRefractive Index: ~1.54–1.55\u003cbr\u003eWeak pleochroism\u003cbr\u003eExtras:\u003cbr\u003eMay fade or turn yellow when heated\u003cbr\u003eOften shows colour zoning or banding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eNatural crystal with polished exterior\u003cbr\u003eInternal inclusions, polished druzy, and fractures typical of quartz\u003cbr\u003eVisible agate banding and mineral inclusions\u003cbr\u003eVariation in colour, clarity, and internal structure\u003cbr\u003eNo visible dyeing or artificial enhancement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare Instructions\u003cbr\u003eHandle with care to avoid chips, especially around the point\u003cbr\u003eClean gently with a soft cloth or soft brush\u003cbr\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to water\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of direct sunlight to preserve colour\u003cbr\u003eStore safely to prevent scratches or damage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53659991277909,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6f0e6d83-11df-4fa2-97e5-04d03fc05e1b.jpg?v=1776345723","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/amethyst-and-agate-towet","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}