3.25″ Elestial Skeletal Amethyst from Chiredzi, Africa 4.4 oz | Shangaan Amethyst | Window Amethyst | Elestial Crystal

This Amethyst weighs 4.4 oz and measures 3.25″ at its largest dimension. From Chiredzi, Zimbabwe This Double-Terminated Amethyst-tipped piece is stunning! The main body of the crystal is composed of three crystals which grew and fused together, only separating at the terminated ends. Of further interest is the central smoky quartz coloring, which transitions to Amethyst at the terminations. Chiredzi is an African region which has become increasingly popular amongst collectors. Initial crystal discoveries yielded smaller specimens, but larger pieces, such as these, have begun to come forth. Amethyst from this region are also known as “Shangaan Amethyst”, with the growth habite of “skeletal” or “window” amethyst. They feature unusual and irregular growth habits, tightly grouped and/or overlapping clusters, extrusions, inclusions and curious etchings. Bands of smoky color are often seen as well. Amethyst is the birthstone of February and is historically connected with royalty. It is believed to be a stone of serenity and spirituality and is associated with the third eye and crown chakras. Elestial formations are said to contain powerful energy, with the ability to increase our spiritual connection and intuition. They are also said to assist the body in adapting from stressful events – a damaged energy field can be recentered to a harmonious state.