{"product_id":"shangaan-amethyst-n-chibuku-mine-zimbabwe","title":"Shangaan Amethyst N | Chibuku Mine, Zimbabwe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful hand-mined Shangaan Amethyst crystal from the \u003cstrong\u003eChibuku Mine in the Chiredzi area of Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe\u003c\/strong\u003e. Weighing 7g, specimen N is a wonderfully slender crystal with a long natural form, soft lavender colour and brighter violet concentrated around its termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen has a particularly elegant shape, with long defined crystal faces running almost the full length of the piece. The body is pale and translucent, revealing fine internal veils, tiny mineral inclusions and natural growth features, while the upper section develops noticeably stronger purple colour. Under the light, flashes of lilac and violet appear along the edges and termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe termination has a lovely natural character, with multiple intersecting faces rather than a perfectly uniform polished-looking point. Fine horizontal growth lines can also be seen across the crystal, preserving the details of the way it formed underground. Its combination of length, translucency and concentrated colour makes this a particularly pretty little locality specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShangaan Amethyst\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShangaan Amethyst is a highly collectible locality Amethyst found in the \u003cstrong\u003eChiredzi area of Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specimen comes specifically from the \u003cstrong\u003eChibuku Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area known for producing distinctive naturally formed Amethyst crystals with individual growth habits, colour zoning and fascinating internal features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eShangaan Amethyst\u003c\/strong\u003e was introduced in honour of the Shangaan people of the region, who have historically collected crystals from the area. The material is \u003cstrong\u003ehand mined\u003c\/strong\u003e, with individual crystals carefully recovered rather than extracted through large-scale mechanised mining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the appeal of Shangaan Amethyst is the enormous variation between individual specimens. Crystals may be exceptionally slender, short and strongly formed, almost colourless through the body with violet terminations, or display deeper purple and smoky zoning. Natural growth lines, unusual terminations, inclusions and secondary formations mean that even small specimens can have remarkable individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinctive natural crystal habit, specific Zimbabwean provenance and limited locality have made Shangaan Amethyst sought after by collectors of unusual Quartz and locality-specific mineral specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal traditions, Amethyst is associated with calm, intuition, clarity and spiritual awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOften Associated With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntuition and spiritual awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalm and emotional balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClarity and reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeditation and inner awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shangaan Amethyst N\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chibuku Mine, Chiredzi area, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale translucent lavender with stronger violet zoning towards the termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long natural Amethyst crystal with defined faces, growth lines and natural termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand mined\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied on the small display base pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raven's Nest Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54814494294349,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5796\/8461\/files\/shangaan-amethyst-n-chibuku-mine-zimbabwe-7g.png?v=1790156581","url":"https:\/\/www.ravensnestcrystals.co.uk\/products\/shangaan-amethyst-n-chibuku-mine-zimbabwe","provider":"Raven's Nest Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}