Uruguay's Unique Amethyst Deposit

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Amethyst geodes

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Amethyst geodes crystalized at surprisingly low temperatures in Uruguay

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Amethysts are a type of quartz, recognizable by their striking violet hue.

They are located in cooled lava flows in northern Uruguay , home to one of the largest amethyst deposits in the world.

Using cutting-edge techniques, researchers are unraveling their origin story and have discovered that these stunning gems crystalized at surprisingly low temperatures.

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