2.8″ Elestial Double Terminated Amethyst from Chiredzi, Africa 5.5 oz

This Amethyst weighs 5.5 oz and measures 2.8″ at its largest dimension. From Chiredzi, Zimbabwe

This large Double Terminated Amethyst is from Chiredzi – aa African region which has become increasingly popular amongst collectors. Initial discoveries of these Amethyst and smoky crystals were quite small, but larger specimens, such as these, have begun to come forth. Also known as “skeletal” or “window” amethyst, features unusual and irregular growth habits, including tightly grouped and/or overlapping clusters, extrusions, inclusions and curious etchings. Bands of smoky color are often seen as well.

Amethyst is the birthstone of February and is historically connected with royalty. It is believed to be a stone of serenity and spirituality and is associated with the third eye and crown chakras. Elestial formations are said to contain powerful energy, with the ability to increase our spiritual connection and intuition. They are also said to assist the body in adapting from stressful events – a damaged energy field can be recentered to a harmonious state.