{"product_id":"pink-amethyst-sphere-1","title":"Pink Amethyst Sphere","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Amethyst Sphere — Druzy Quartz Formation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sphere is a soft pink-lilac amethyst formation featuring natural druzy quartz cavities, botryoidal growth textures, and exposed crystal pockets across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece shows beautiful contrasts between matte chalcedony-rich areas and sparkling open quartz crystal formations, giving it exceptional texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis polished pink amethyst sphere displays a combination of fine druzy quartz, botryoidal chalcedony textures, and pale lavender-pink amethyst colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink amethyst is a trade name commonly used for pale pink to mauve amethyst-bearing quartz formations, often coloured by hematite and iron-rich inclusions during growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sphere contains multiple open crystal cavities lined with tiny quartz points, alongside soft orbicular and cloud-like chalcedony structures across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e677 grams 8.5cm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Pink Amethyst \/ Quartz \/ Chalcedony Formation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Mineral: Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e�\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Pale pink, mauve, cream, soft lavender, smoky grey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface Features: Druzy pockets, botryoidal growths, crystal cavities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency: Opaque to translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLustre: Vitreous to sparkly druzy lustre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Habit: Massive quartz with druzy crystal growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Polished sphere with natural cavities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal System: Trigonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMohs Hardness: 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sphere formed from silica-rich fluids depositing quartz and chalcedony layers inside volcanic cavities or fractures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft pink colouring is typically associated with iron-bearing inclusions or hematite staining incorporated during crystal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral geological textures are visible throughout the sphere:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Druzy quartz crystal pockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Botryoidal chalcedony formations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Orbicular silica growth patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Open vugs lined with quartz crystals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Layered quartz-chalcedony transitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sparkling cavities formed where open space remained during mineral deposition, allowing quartz crystals to grow freely inward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded cloud-like white areas are chalcedony-rich zones formed from extremely fine intergrown quartz crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Natural sparkling druzy cavities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Soft pink amethyst colouring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Strong textural contrast throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Multiple exposed crystal growth zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Unique orbicular chalcedony patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Excellent collector display piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Highly detailed under magnification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile quartz is durable, druzy cavities and exposed crystal points are delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Avoid knocks or impact around cavity areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Dust gently with a soft brush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Clean carefully with lukewarm water only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53942122086741,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7f7fc307-f5fe-4da6-9dc9-8ec027e78db5.jpg?v=1779007836","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/pink-amethyst-sphere-1","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}