The three-meter tall amethyst geode - a hollow rock filled with amethyst crystals - is the main attraction at the Crystal Caves at Atherton, southwest of Cairns. But it's now missing a bit after a ...

Amethyst geodes in Uruguay have been found in cooled lava flows, which date from the original breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana around 134 million years ago. However, their formation has ...

Some of the world's largest amethyst geodes come out of Artigas, Uruguay. The earth beneath this region is uniquely suited to producing amethyst. But other than size, what qualities do miners look ...

Every rockhound dreams of days like this! These are the greatest pieces I’ve ever uncovered, featuring flawless agates, vibrant amethyst, UV-reactive yooperlites, and perfect geodes cracked open to ...