AMETHYST GEODE - India
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AMETHYST QUARTZ
One half of a natural geode
Ajanta, Aurangabad District,
Maharashtra State, India
In Maharashtra State in western India quarries produce crystals of various minerals that occur lining large hollow ‘geodes’. These were formerly gas bubbles in 65 million year old basalt lava that now forms the giant Deccan lava plateau. This lava plateau is one of the largest volcanic provinces in the world.
The catastrophic Deccan eruptions at the end of the Cretaceous period are considered by scientists to be partly, if not solely responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs.
The catastrophic Deccan eruptions at the end of the Cretaceous period are considered by scientists to be partly, if not solely responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs.
| Please note: The colour of amethyst has been known to gradually fade if exposed to bright light, and so exposure to direct sunlight is not recommended. However, If displayed in indirect, low-level lighting the colour will last a lifetime. See the following article for more information: www.mindat.org/article.php/905/Amethyst+Specimens |
Size: 9 x 8 x 5 centimetres
Weight: 260 grams
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