{"product_id":"close-out-sphere-amethyst-3-5","title":"Amethyst Sphere - 4.25-5.0 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmethyst Sphere in deep purple marked with the grey and milky-white banding common in larger Amethyst, hand-polished to a high shine that brings out the internal zoning. This is a substantial display Sphere, large enough to anchor a shelf, mantel, or altar and weighty in the hand, with colour that shifts between clearer purple zones and paler quartz banding across the surface. A second sphere appears in the main image for illustration; this listing is for a single Amethyst Sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmethyst is among the most widely used stones for meditation and calm, traditionally linked to intuition and spiritual awareness and turned to when people want to quiet mental noise. A large Sphere is often chosen as a centrepiece for a room or practice space, its rounded form believed to send energy outward evenly rather than in one direction, making it a natural focal point for a larger area. Many keep a piece of this size where they read, rest, or meditate, and it makes a considered gift for someone drawn to the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormed naturally, each Amethyst Sphere of this size carries its own arrangement of purple and quartz banding, veiling, and depth, so the piece you receive will not look exactly like any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrimary Focus: Intuition \u0026amp; Spiritual Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\nSecondary Focus: Calm \u0026amp; Stress Relief\u003cbr\u003e\nChakra Association: Third Eye, Crown\u003cbr\u003e\nBirthstone: February\u003cbr\u003e\nZodiac Sign: Pisces, Aquarius\u003cbr\u003e\nChinese Zodiac: Rabbit, Goat\u003cbr\u003e\nRuling Planet: Jupiter\u003cbr\u003e\nElements: Air, Water\u003cbr\u003e\nMohs Hardness: 7\u003cbr\u003e\nStone Family: Tectosilicate\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Natural Amethyst\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Brazil, Uruguay\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Sphere\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Size: 108-128 mm (4.2-5.0 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Weight: 1736-2966 g\u003cbr\u003e\nListing: Single unit (second sphere shown for illustration, not included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA tectosilicate and the purple form of quartz (silicon dioxide), Amethyst crystallizes in the trigonal system and registers 7 on the Mohs scale. Its violet colour is produced by trace iron combined with natural irradiation in the crystal structure, and larger pieces often show pronounced zoning between deep purple and paler, near-colourless quartz. Amethyst grows as hexagonal prisms lining geodes and vugs, with Zambian material noted for exceptional clarity and a distinctive blue-violet secondary hue. Its name comes from the Greek amethystos, not drunk, reflecting an ancient use as a guard against intoxication, and it was long favoured in royal and ecclesiastical settings for its link to authority. Principal sources include Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Madagascar, Russia, South Korea, and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAmethyst is prone to fading under prolonged direct sunlight. Keep this Sphere out of strong, sustained sun to maintain its purple colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"108 mm - 1736 g","offer_id":47442934825190,"sku":"30405051-AS-OFF-G3-1736G","price":309.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"128 mm - 2966 g","offer_id":47442934857958,"sku":"30405051-AS-OFF-G3-2966G","price":474.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/7.png?v=1782851513","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/close-out-sphere-amethyst-3-5","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}