{"product_id":"spirit-amethyst-crystal-cluster-from-south-africa-natural-quartz-specimen-151-5g","title":"Spirit Amethyst Crystal Cluster from South Africa – Natural Quartz Specimen, 151.5g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Amethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimen from South Africa shows two distinct crystal growth phases. The first growth phase formed the larger primary crystals, while a later phase produced smaller crystals that grew over the original formation, creating the layered surface texture associated with Spirit Amethyst.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing 151.5 grams and measuring 63 × 54 × 55 mm, this specimen offers a compact display size with clear evidence of secondary crystal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spirit Amethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silicon dioxide, SiO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple to violet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 151.5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 63 × 54 × 55 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larger primary crystals with a secondary generation of smaller crystals growing over the original formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the purple variety of Quartz and gets its color from trace iron and natural irradiation during formation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Amethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is known for its distinctive overgrowth pattern, where smaller Quartz crystals coat or grow across larger central crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Amethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with spiritual awareness, calm, intuition, clarity, and energetic balance. Many crystal enthusiasts use it during meditation, intention-setting, and energy work, and it is often believed to support harmony and connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese metaphysical associations are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Empire Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68185075056771,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0875_1.jpg?v=1793463739","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/spirit-amethyst-crystal-cluster-from-south-africa-natural-quartz-specimen-151-5g","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}