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Uruguayan Amethyst Geode

Purple

Variety of Amethyst.

Uruguayan Amethyst Geode specimen
Empress of Uruguay amethyst geode at The Crystal Caves, Atherton.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

🪨 Geode facts

AgeEarly Cretaceous, about 130–135 million years old (Paraná–Etendeka basalts)
Origin & sourcesArtigas Department, Uruguay and the neighboring Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
CompositionDeep-purple amethyst lining a chalcedony rind, often with calcite and goethite inclusions

How it forms

Huge gas cavities in the thick basalt flows that erupted as South America and Africa split apart later filled with silica-rich hydrothermal fluids, growing dark amethyst. Tall examples are sold as 'cathedrals'.

Mineral data: see Amethyst.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Deep-purple 'cathedral' geodes from Artigas, Uruguay and Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil are prized home centerpieces.

Traditional uses
calm spaces, meditation, abundance
Chakra
Third Eye Crown
Zodiac
Pisces
Element
Water, Air

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

AmethystBoth carry the theme of meditation, so together they're thought to reinforce it. ApophylliteA natural partner for meditation; Apophyllite also adds clarity. Blue KyanitePaired in tradition for meditation, with Blue Kyanite bringing alignment as well. HowliteBoth carry the theme of calm, so together they're thought to reinforce it. HematiteA grounding root stone to balance uruguayan amethyst geode's high, spiritual energy.

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