{"product_id":"red-iron-oxide-druzy-amethyst-plate-alacam-turkey-0-25-lbs","title":"Red Iron-Oxide Druzy Amethyst Plate – Alaçam, Turkey – 0.25 lbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking Red Iron-Oxide Druzy Amethyst Plate from Alaçam, Turkey, featuring densely packed lavender quartz crystals over a vivid brick-red mineralized structure. Mounted upright on a custom display base, this compact specimen combines intense sparkle, unusual warm coloration, and a broad crystallized face within a sculptural 3.25-inch presentation.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary display surface is covered with hundreds of closely intergrown amethyst and quartz crystals. Colors range from nearly colorless and pale lavender to soft mauve and smoky pink-purple. Numerous crystal terminations remain individually visible, creating a more defined crystalline texture than extremely fine sugar druzy while still providing nearly continuous coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich red-to-russet material is visible beneath and between the quartz crystals. These concentrated patches emphasize the individual points and give the formation its distinctive warm appearance. The coloration is visually consistent with iron-oxide or iron-hydroxide mineralization, although the precise mineral species has not been analytically confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder focused lighting, the reflective quartz faces produce bright silver and golden flashes against the red structure. Changes in crystal size, clarity, and orientation create a highly active surface that continues to reveal new points of reflection as the viewing angle changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formation has a comparatively thin, plate-like profile. Its sides reveal crystal growth extending around portions of the perimeter, while the reverse exposes the prepared tan, brown, gray, and reddish host material supporting the druzy face. This contrast provides a useful view of the specimen’s underlying geological structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 3.25 × 1 × 2.5 inches and weighing 0.25 pounds, this mounted specimen offers strong visual presence without requiring substantial display space. Its unusually prominent red mineralization, dense lavender crystallization, bright luster, and custom upright presentation distinguish it from more conventional Alaçam druzy plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral: Amethyst Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormation: Druzy amethyst plate over red mineralized host structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocality: Alaçam area, Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.25 lbs (approximately 113 grams)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Approximately 3.25 × 1 × 2.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Pale lavender, mauve, smoky pink-purple, colorless, brick red, russet, orange-brown, tan, cream, and gray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Habit: Densely intergrown druzy quartz with numerous visible terminations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary Display Face: Broad crystallized surface with red mineralization visible beneath and between the crystals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfile: Comparatively thin plate with crystallization extending along portions of the perimeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Prepared natural host material displaying tan, brown, gray, and reddish mineral zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Coloration: Visually consistent with natural iron-oxide or iron-hydroxide mineralization; exact composition has not been analytically confirmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuster: Vitreous and highly sparkling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency: Transparent to translucent crystals over predominantly opaque matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal System: Trigonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical Formula: SiO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMohs Hardness: Approximately 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: Affixed to a custom display base produced in-house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay: Elevated upright collector specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Natural mineral specimen with inherent contacts, incomplete crystals, inclusions, matrix exposures, surface mineralization, color variations, edge irregularities, and preparation marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact specimen shown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Alaçam Druzy Amethyst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmethyst is the purple variety of quartz. Its coloration develops when trace iron within the quartz structure interacts with natural geological irradiation. Variations in trace-element distribution, oxidation, crystal growth, and associated mineralization can produce colors ranging from nearly colorless lavender to smoky violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Druzy” describes a surface covered by numerous small, closely spaced crystals. Each termination reflects light independently, producing the concentrated sparkle visible across this plate. The crystals on this specimen are sufficiently developed for many of their individual shapes and terminations to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red structure beneath the quartz appears consistent with iron-bearing mineralization. Minerals such as hematite, goethite, and related iron oxides or hydroxides can occur as coatings, inclusions, or mineralized layers associated with quartz. Without analytical testing, however, identifying the red material specifically as hematite would be overly certain; “iron-oxide mineralization” is the more accurate sales description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlaçam amethyst occurs in several distinctive habits, including fine sugar-druzy crusts, thin crystallized plates, densely packed clusters, and more open formations with separated points. Warm iron-influenced colors frequently provide dramatic contrast with the locality’s characteristic pale-lavender quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect amethyst from prolonged exposure to intense direct sunlight, which may gradually reduce its color. Handle this specimen by its display base and clean it carefully with a soft, dry brush or gentle air blower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural amethyst from Alaçam, Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad druzy-covered display face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense coverage of visible quartz terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale lavender, mauve, and smoky pink-purple coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent brick-red and russet mineralized structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong contrast between cool quartz and warm matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed coloration consistent with iron-oxide mineralization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright vitreous sparkle under focused lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous individually reflective crystal faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations in crystal size, clarity, and orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparatively thin plate-like formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystallization extending around selected edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared reverse revealing the underlying host material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 0.25-pound collector size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom display base produced in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevated, ready-to-display presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple attractive viewing angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact specimen pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for collectors of Turkish amethyst, Alaçam minerals, red druzy quartz, iron-oxide quartz, amethyst plates, unusual quartz coloration, mounted mineral specimens, and locality-focused crystal formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally packaged and shipped from Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is backed by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. 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