Northern Uruguay is home to one of the largest amethyst deposits in the world – but their formation has long been a mystery.

People view the 12-foot tall amethyst geode from Uruguay ... so rich in gases that very large voids form or larger cavities remain open in a volcanic breccia. For crystals to grow, they need ...

Credit: Fiorella Arduin Rode The amethyst geodes, of rare beauty, form in volcanic rock cavities. How did these purple crystals emerge millions of years ago, following the breakup of the ...

Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz crystals, such as amethyst, inside. Amethyst geodes in Uruguay have been found in cooled lava flows, which date from the original breakup of the ...

Players have dedicated hours searching for these geodes that contain the precious amethyst crystals, an important resource. These precious structures can be quite elusive and might take a while to ...

Along with Ametista do Sul in southern Brazil, these regions are the world’s leading mining districts for gems which come from volcanic lava, such as amethyst and agate geodes.

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According to the IUGS, the deposit is “unique” because of its high number of mega-geodes and ... impressive crystals in the future. "Understanding the conditions for amethyst formation ...