This selection holds about 1 kg of small amethyst geodes, which is roughly 4–6 pieces. Each one measures 3–5 cm, and they come from India. They arrive opened, so the purple crystals inside are visible straight away. These are natural stones, so colour, shape, crystal pattern and outer surface differ from piece to piece, and the geodes in the photos are only examples.
Crystals inside the stone
A geode is a hollow stone. Over a long time, mineral-rich water seeped into a cavity in the rock, and crystals grew along its walls from what the water left behind. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. In these small geodes each piece shows its own shade of purple and its own crystal shapes.
They are worth a look through a magnifying glass. Up close you can make out the pointed tips of the little crystals one by one and see that they all point towards the middle of the hollow.
Small pieces, many places
Geodes of 3–5 cm fit in the palm of your hand. Side by side in a glass bowl they sparkle when the light falls on them, and a single one fits on a bedside table or a desk. With 4–6 pieces in the selection, there are some for you and some to give to family or friends. Amethyst is known as the birthstone for February, so it is a popular present for February birthdays.
Sunlight and dust
Amethyst can fade over time in strong, lasting sunlight, so avoid leaving it on a south-facing windowsill all summer. In the middle of a room, in softer light, it keeps its colour for a long time. Brush out any dust between the crystals with a soft brush.