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GeneralAmethyst

11th Jul 2019 19:08 UTCBrandon Serafin

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Hi theres an amethyst column online and I was wanting to purchase it but I wanted to figure out its authenticity first. It's from a reputable seller and I was hoping someone could assist me with verifying its legitimacy?

11th Jul 2019 19:29 UTCKevin Hean

It definitely has been cut and polished. $16 for a 4Kg Amethyst ??

11th Jul 2019 19:38 UTCMatt Ciranni

Yup, it's amethyst.


Nope, that shape is not natural.



It's a large massive amethyst that has been cut and polished into that square obelisk shape. Real Amethyst, but processed into its current shape. Its a nice decorative piece, but not a real crystal, so to speak.

11th Jul 2019 19:41 UTCFrank K. Mazdab 🌟 Manager

The amethyst itself looks real although it's not of especially high quality... just vein fill. The shape is artificial, however, in that the "obelisk" is not a single crystal but was cut into that shape and polished from initially massive material. If you're looking for an amethyst carving or "objet d'art", I guess it's colorful. If you're looking for a gift for a mineral collector, that person will likely be sorely disappointed. Even as a carving, I'd personally prefer something creatively shaped into some artistic form rather than just these mass produced "fakes" attempting to mimic a natural crystal shape.

11th Jul 2019 20:30 UTCPaul Brandes 🌟 Manager

Welcome to Mindat, Brandon!


Agree with others above; natural amethyst, but cut/polished into that shape.

11th Jul 2019 20:52 UTCBrandon Serafin

Would you have any idea on the value of something like this?

11th Jul 2019 20:53 UTCBrandon Serafin

Would you by chance know the value of something like this?

11th Jul 2019 21:15 UTCHiro Inukai

As a rule, Mindat, nor its members, does not appraise mineral specimens or provide any assessment of monetary value, so your question will not be answered here. All that you should know is that the material is common and has little or no mineralogical value after having been cut and polished; moreover, there is no mention of locality or provenance.
 
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