Description :

Quartz With Amethyst or Amethyst Druse

The overall structure — a mass of tiny, sparkly crystals — is classic quartz druse. The pale purple hints tell us that some of those crystals contain iron impurities that have been naturally irradiated, giving them that amethyst tint.

Why this fits your piece

• The crystals are small, densely packed, and have that sugary sparkle typical of quartz druse.

• The purple is very light, which is common when amethyst forms in thin coatings or when the iron content is low.

• The white areas are simply clear or milky quartz growing alongside the purple zones.

This type of specimen often forms in:

• geodes

• vugs in volcanic rock

• hydrothermal pockets

Other Possibilities (Less Likely but Worth Mentioning)

Calcite with Amethyst

If the crystals feel softer or show rhombohedral shapes, calcite could be involved — but your piece looks more like quartz.

Fluorite with Quartz

Fluorite can be pale purple, but it usually forms cubic crystals, which I don’t see here.

What Makes Your Piece Special

• The mix of white and lavender gives it a gentle, cloud‑like aesthetic.

• The drusy surface catches light beautifully.

• It’s a great example of how amethyst doesn’t have to be deep purple to be interesting — pale amethyst has a subtle, ethereal charm.

Bottom Left — Amethyst

This one is unmistakable. The purple, translucent crystals with pointed terminations are classic amethyst, the purple variety of quartz.

What defines it

• Color ranges from pale lavender to deep violet

• Forms in geodes, vugs, and hydrothermal veins

• Color comes from iron impurities altered by natural radiation

Why it’s beloved

Amethyst is one of the most recognizable minerals in the world — elegant, vibrant, and endlessly collectible. Your piece has that rich, saturated purple that collectors especially enjoy.

Bottom Right — Likely Charoite or Sugilite

This darker purple stone with a more solid, opaque appearance is very different from amethyst. The two strongest candidates are:

Charoite

• Swirly, fibrous, almost silky patterns

• Colors range from lilac to deep purple

• Found almost exclusively in Siberia

• Has a distinctive “chatoyant” shimmer in good pieces

Sugilite

• More uniform purple

• Can be grape-colored, lavender, or nearly black-purple

• Often opaque

• Found in South Africa and Japan

From your photo, the stone looks more solid and uniform, which leans toward sugilite, but if you see swirling or fibrous patterns in person, it may be charoite.

Either way, it’s a beautiful contrast to the amethyst — deeper, moodier, and more sculptural.

Why These Three Work So Well Together

You’ve unintentionally created a display that moves through three different mineral “moods”:

• Light and crystalline (quartz/calcite)

• Bright and gemmy (amethyst)

• Deep and opaque (charoite/sugilite)

It’s a gradient of texture, translucency, and color — exactly the kind of thoughtful arrangement you’re so good at.

If you want, I can help you:

• identify the top stone more precisely

• confirm whether the purple slab is charoite or sugilite

• write display cards for each piece

• arrange them into a themed set

  
  

  Disclaimer: All identifications are based solely on visual examination of the photographs provided. I do my best to describe each specimen accurately, but I am not a certified geologist, and some assessments may be incorrect. Buyers should review the images carefully and verify details independently.