{"product_id":"pink-ridge-rainbow-sugar-amethyst-los-catalanes-uruguay-134-g","title":"Pink Ridge Rainbow Sugar Amethyst — Los Catalanes, Uruguay — 134 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sculptural Uruguayan amethyst specimen featuring a sparkling “sugar druzy” surface across rounded, ridge-like formations. The crystal coating ranges from soft lavender and silvery lilac to deeper pink-purple within the recessed central pocket. Under directional light, countless microcrystal faces produce shifting prismatic flashes that give the piece its rainbow appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe formation rises in overlapping botryoidal ridges surrounding a natural cavity, creating excellent depth and visual movement. A pale mineralized border frames the amethyst, while the cut host-rock back provides a striking geological cross-section and allows the specimen to sit attractively in its mounted display position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an especially appealing example for collectors who enjoy unusual crystal textures, pastel coloration, sparkling druzy coverage, and the distinctive volcanic amethyst formations of northern Uruguay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amethyst, a purple variety of quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink-lavender sugar druzy over rounded ridges and a recessed pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Los Catalanes, Artigas Department, Uruguay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 134 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5 × 1.5 × 3.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale lavender, pink-purple, silvery lilac, and deeper violet accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright vitreous druzy sparkle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mounted upright on a fitted black display base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut host-rock surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One unique specimen—the exact piece shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense sugar-like microcrystal coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayered pink and lavender ridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural central pocket with deeper coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong sparkle across multiple viewing angles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle rainbow flashes under direct or moving light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive contrast between the crystalline face and cut geological back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural upright presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sugar amethyst” is a descriptive collector term for amethyst covered by exceptionally fine, closely packed quartz crystals. The tiny crystal faces reflect light independently, producing the glittering texture visible across this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUruguayan amethyst formed within gas cavities in ancient basaltic lava flows. Over time, mineral-rich fluids deposited layers of chalcedony and quartz inside these cavities. Trace elements and natural irradiation produced the purple coloration associated with amethyst. The rounded ridges and recessed pocket preserve part of that original cavity structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor and rainbow reflections may vary with the direction, intensity, and temperature of the lighting. Macro photographs emphasize the natural texture and fine crystalline detail. Minor irregularities, contacts, inclusions, and variations are normal characteristics of genuine mineral specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally packaged and shipped from Colorado.\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown.\u003cbr\u003eThank you for supporting our family-owned small business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serenity Soul Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50143990972666,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/2328\/8826\/files\/PinkRidgeRainbowSugarAmethyst_LosCatalanes_Uruguay_134g_5.jpg?v=1787268097","url":"https:\/\/serenitysoulstones.com\/products\/pink-ridge-rainbow-sugar-amethyst-los-catalanes-uruguay-134-g","provider":"Serenity Soul Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}