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Amethyst, Canada

Amethyst, Canada

Amethyst, Canada
$359.00 AUD
$359.00 AUD
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★★★★★ 
“Beautiful crystal exactly as described in the listing.” Sara, Etsy customer

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Minerals:  Amethyst
Locality: Auralite 23 Mine, Thunder bay District, Ontario, Canada Department, Colombia
Dimensions: 210mm x 40mm x 37mm (approx)
Weight: 394g
Provenance: ex. Mala Haslem Collection

A particularly large amethyst crystal from the original Auralite 23 Mine near Thunder Bay, Ontario, the source associated with Howard Pilsmaker and the Auralite 23 trade name. At 210mm long, this is one of the largest elongated crystals we have handled from the mine without the distinctive red hematite rich cap more commonly associated with the material. 

The crystal is strongly elongated, with deep violet colour through the lower body becoming progressively lighter toward the termination. Multiple chevron like growth zones are visible internally, creating repeated bands of purple, smoky grey and paler quartz through the length of the specimen. The upper section has a softer violet pink tone and good translucency, while the darker lower portion gives the piece considerable visual depth.

Material sold under the Auralite 23 name is associated with inclusion rich amethyst from this specific Thunder Bay source, although the trade name has since been applied much more broadly in the market. The original material is known for complex internal zoning and a range of minute mineral inclusions within the quartz. 

This specimen was chosen for our personal collection because of its unusual scale, strong internal banding and particularly attractive progression of colour from deep smoky violet through to the lighter termination. The combination of size, translucency and repeated chevron growth makes it an exceptional example of material from the original mine.

Shipping & Open Box Information

Complimentary shipping on orders over A$300

We ship worldwide using tracked Australia Post services, with Express Post as our standard shipping method within Australia.

Orders are dispatched on business days, with each specimen carefully packaged for safe transit.

Have an open box with us? Your purchases can be combined into one shipment. New website orders trigger dispatch by default, unless you enter OPENBOX at checkout to continue holding your specimens.

Amethyst, Canada

FAQs

Will I receive the exact specimen?

Yes. Unless a listing is clearly marked as a multiple quantity product like Mineral Tac, the specimen shown in the photographs is the exact piece you will receive.

Are repairs or restorations disclosed?

Yes. Any known repair, restoration, reattachment or treatment is stated in the listing.

What if a specimen sells during checkout?

Most pieces are unique and available in a quantity of one. A specimen is only secured once checkout has been completed successfully.

Can I purchase a specimen as a gift?

Yes. Mineral specimens can be sent directly to the recipient, and gift arrangements can be discussed before dispatch. Please contact us on Instagram @the_liminal_stone for the fastest reply

Can I combine purchases?

Absolutely. We're happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs.

If you'd like to continue shopping before your specimens are dispatched, simply use OPENBOX at checkout. We'll safely hold your purchases until you're ready to have them shipped together.

How do open boxes work?

Our open box service allows you to purchase specimens over time and have them held safely with us until you're ready for a combined shipment.

To start an open box, simply enter OPENBOX at checkout. You can continue adding specimens to your box with subsequent purchases using the same code.

When you're ready to receive your collection, place your next order without the code, or contact us to arrange dispatch.

I already have an open box. Will my new order ship with it?

Yes. By default, your existing open box will be combined with your new website order and dispatched on the next available business day.

If you'd prefer to continue adding to your open box, simply enter OPENBOX at checkout. This lets us know you'd like to keep your purchases on hold for a future combined shipment.

How do I close my open box?

When you're ready to receive your specimens, simply place your next website order without using the OPENBOX code. This signals that you're ready for your accumulated purchases to be combined and dispatched on the next available business day.

If you're not making another purchase, simply contact us to arrange dispatch of your existing open box.