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#Amethyst cathedral pair plus#
A striking and large pair of natural amethyst geodes dubbed “Angel Wings” due to their shape brought $5,500 plus the buyer’s premium in July 2019 at Greenwich Auction.Ī brass and amethyst geode illuminated floor lamp attained $22,627 plus the buyer’s premium in January 2021 at Dreweatts Donnington Priory. Brazilian citrine geodes in a rich golden-brown color are also sought after. Among the most desirable geodes are those containing amethyst crystals (a purple quartz) and those which, when cut, resemble a pair of angel or butterfly wings or take an arch shape.
Color preferences are, of course, subjective, but many buyers prefer deep shades of purple.
Geodes vary in shape from oblong to more rounded and boast almost every color of quartz crystals. Some geodes are discovered packed with a solid mass of crystals while others have an open space, often called a cavity, that is lined with bands of crystals. Crystals then emerge and grow, creating concentric bands or layers inside the rock. Geodes form when tiny air bubbles appear in a rock and mineral-rich moisture and meet, trapping water droplets in the bubbles.
#Amethyst cathedral pair cracked#
Lake and river beds sometimes give up these rocks that look plain and unremarkable on the outside, but, when cracked open, yield a trove of sparkling crystals. Geodes are found all over the world but are prevalent in volcanic ash beds, deserts and areas known for high deposits of limestone. While hunting for geodes is an established pastime, the alluring natural history specimens are readily available at auction. Geodes - rocks that contain crystals - are all the rage as home accent pieces. NEW YORK - The latest trend in home decorating involves objects that are thousands and sometimes millions of years old. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions and LiveAuctioneers. This citrine geode from the Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil sold for $5,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2018 at Heritage Auctions.
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