{"product_id":"green-sugar-amethyst-with-pyrite-los-catalanes-uruguay-113-g","title":"Green Sugar Amethyst with Pyrite – Los Catalanes, Uruguay – 113 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual Green Sugar Amethyst specimen from Los Catalanes, Uruguay, featuring a softly colored mint-green formation covered with sparkling microcrystalline quartz and scattered metallic pyrite inclusions. The combination creates a highly distinctive surface where frosted sugar-like crystallization is punctuated by tiny flashes of warm metallic gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen’s green coloration ranges from pale sage and seafoam to a more saturated aqua-green across the smoother botryoidal section near the base. Overlapping rounded formations rise through the center, creating natural valleys and recessed areas that add excellent depth. Fine druzy crystals cover much of the surface, producing a bright granular sparkle under direct lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous small pyrite crystals are distributed across the green formation. These metallic inclusions appear as naturally scattered gold and dark-brassy points rather than one concentrated cluster, rewarding close inspection and macro viewing. Their reflective luster provides a striking contrast against the specimen’s soft pastel coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse reveals the geological structure beneath the display face, including pale chalcedony, darker host matrix, and a thin yellow-brown mineralized boundary. This exposed cross-section provides an excellent look at the layered formation of the specimen and helps distinguish the green chalcedony-rich base from the druzy crystal surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted upright on a fitted black display base, this compact specimen presents well from several viewing angles and offers a rare combination of pastel green color, sugar-druzy texture, botryoidal form, and metallic pyrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green sugar amethyst and microcrystalline quartz with pyrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Catalanes, Artigas Department, Uruguay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 × 2 × 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint green, seafoam, pale sage, white, cream, and metallic gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Druzy microcrystals over rounded and botryoidal formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparkling vitreous quartz with metallic pyrite reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounted on a fitted black display base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed chalcedony and natural host-matrix cross-section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural mineral specimen with inherent contacts and irregularities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact specimen shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMineralogical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sugar amethyst” is a collector and trade term used for quartz or amethyst formations covered with dense, fine crystals resembling granulated sugar. Each tiny crystal face reflects light independently, creating the glittering appearance visible across this specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green coloration appears to originate primarily from the underlying chalcedony-rich formation and associated mineral inclusions rather than from conventional purple amethyst coloration. Fine quartz crystallization developed over the rounded surface, while small pyrite crystals formed as scattered metallic inclusions throughout the druzy layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Los Catalanes region of Uruguay is part of the mineral-rich basalt fields of Artigas Department. These deposits formed when silica-rich fluids entered cavities in ancient volcanic rock, gradually depositing layers of chalcedony and crystalline quartz. Variations in trace minerals and growth conditions can produce the unusual colors, textures, and secondary mineral associations seen in this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and metallic reflections may vary with lighting, viewing angle, and screen settings. Macro photographs are included to show the fine druzy texture and scattered pyrite inclusions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessionally packaged and shipped from Colorado.\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown.\u003cbr\u003eThank you for supporting our family-owned small business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serenity Soul Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50144005849338,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/2328\/8826\/files\/GreenSugarAmethystwithPyrite_LosCatalanes_Uruguay_113g_1.jpg?v=1787268702","url":"https:\/\/serenitysoulstones.com\/products\/green-sugar-amethyst-with-pyrite-los-catalanes-uruguay-113-g","provider":"Serenity Soul Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}