Spirit Amethyst - South Africa There is some matrix left

There is some matrix left to help cover the repair cracks

This is essentiall just a few huge crystals of apophyllite

Red aventurine is created by goethite or hematite inclusions

the little indention on the right side of the leaf was determined to be a spot of eaten material form some insect

Spirit Amethyst - South Africa There is some matrix leftSize: 1. 7 x 0. 9 in. Weight: 0. 90 oz Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa, Africa Amethyst is arguably the most popular mineral known to man. Many people are familiar with the beauty of its purple hues. Amethyst is a variation of quartz that contains trace amounts of iron. When the mineral is exposed to radioactive gamma rays, it is irradiated, producing the purple color we know and love. The saturation of the amethyst depends on the amount of iron