Amethyst Stalactites
Best quality of Amethyst is found in
Uruguay. Considering the mystical qualities of Amethyst, the blend of
stalactites adds a beautiful ode that is set at the core of the
stone. The Amethyst stalactites agate rings at the heart of the stone
are found in varied shapes. Some shapes are just awe-inspiring.
Stalactites formation begins with a single drop of mineral rich water
that keeps dripping from the roof of the caves.
Usually akin to regular stalactites
amethyst stalactites also hang in the caves roof down. They are
mainly made of calcium carbonate. When first droplet of mineral rich
water falls down it deposits behind a lean ring like structure of
mineral called calcite. Over a period, layer over layer begins to
settle on top of each other. Gradually the minerals precipitate that
is separates superfluous substances to form the diameter of the
stalactite.
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