Look how dramatic this razor-sharp Brandberg amethyst crystal perched isolated on the edge of this matrix! It has the characteristics that make these so prized: super clarity, glassy luster and isolated blushes of purple inside (rather than a ubiquitous purple as with amethyst from more common localities. Most of these are not on matrix, so nicely balanced matrix specimens such as this one are particularly desirable. The amethyst crystal measures 3.5 cm.