{"product_id":"untitled-10apr_11-08","title":"Amethyst Druzy Butterfly Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a carved Amethyst druzy specimen shaped into a butterfly form. It features a dense surface of natural crystal terminations (druzy) grown over a quartz matrix, with visible zoning in color from pale lavender to deeper violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Natural amethyst (SiO₂, a variety of Quartz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormation: Secondary crystal growth forming a druzy layer over host rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Purple hues caused by trace iron (Fe³⁺) impurities and natural irradiation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Habit: Microcrystalline druzy with well-defined terminations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Front-facing crystal surface; reverse shows host matrix and cut base for stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape: Butterfly carving (lapidary-shaped; not a natural growth form)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 6.1cm x 4.2cm 69 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmethyst forms in silica-rich environments, commonly within volcanic cavities where mineral-rich fluids deposit layers of quartz crystals over time. The purple coloration is attributed to iron impurities within the crystal lattice, modified by natural radiation exposure during formation.\u003cbr\u003eThe druzy texture seen on this specimen consists of numerous small, euhedral crystals that maximize light reflection, giving the surface its characteristic sparkle.\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\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eNatural crystal surface with minor inclusions typical of geological formation\u003cbr\u003eCarved and cut base for display stability\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial dyeing or coating observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions\u003cbr\u003eHandle with care to avoid chipping delicate crystal points\u003cbr\u003eClean gently with a soft brush or compressed air\u003cbr\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which may cause gradual color fading in amethyst\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53657236177237,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bb5801e8-c69c-4c1a-a60d-07acc02e9789.jpg?v=1776348184","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/untitled-10apr_11-08","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}