Amethyst Cluster Sphere

Amethyst Cluster Sphere from Brazil with deep rich purple, small close teeth and the amethyst goes all the way around this sphere with a small thin strip running through the banding on the back. The purple hues remains just as deep and rich all the way around this sphere. Saying it is stunning is an under statement! Approximate Measurements:Diameter: 2.93" (74.4mm)Weight: 1.11 lbs (505g)Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. The name comes from the Koine Greek αμέθυστος amethystos from α- a-, "not" and μεθύσκω (Ancient Greek) methysko / μεθώ metho (Modern Greek), "intoxicate", a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.Amethyst, a semiprecious stone, is often used in jewelry and is the traditional birthstone for February.Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) and owes its violet color to irradiation, impurities of iron and in some