{"product_id":"mystery-geode-amethyst-center-sun-damaged","title":"Mystery Geode Rough Cut Half - Amethyst Center with Sun-Lightened Color","description":"\u003cp\u003eMystery Geode Rough Cut Half – \u003cem\u003eAmethyst Center with Sun-Lightened Coloration\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eOld Stock Ochoco Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eold stock geode\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from an unknown location. The bed isn’t recognized personally, but the \u003cstrong\u003emajority of the source collection\u003c\/strong\u003e was Ochoco Mountains material. It has \u003cem\u003eamethyst in the center\u003c\/em\u003e, though the color appears \u003cem\u003elightened from sun damage\u003c\/em\u003e - a known issue with amethyst exposed to UV over time. A really \u003cstrong\u003eunique old stock specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e from a depleted Oregon collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Geode with Amethyst Center (Likely Ochoco Origin)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 140mm x 116mm x 63mm (Inches - 5.5\" x 4.6\" x 2.5\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 1249 grams (2 lbs 12.1 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Likely Ochoco Mountains, Oregon (specific location unknown)\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Cut half - amethyst color lightened by sun exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Mystery Stone comes from an old stock collection with unknown origin, representing the intrigue of estate sale discoveries. We purchase collections from around the world, and occasionally acquire material without documentation of its source location. If you can identify this material, we'd love to hear from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmethyst \u003cstrong\u003esun-fading\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real and well-documented phenomenon - UV exposure can lighten the purple over time. Despite the color shift, this remains an \u003cem\u003eunusual mystery geode\u003c\/em\u003e from an \u003cstrong\u003eold Ochoco collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Display specimen\u003cbr\u003e• Mystery geode collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Sun-aged amethyst study pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46048140787946,"sku":"R1099","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1099-mystery-geode-amethyst-center-sun-damaged-1.jpg?v=1779490666","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/mystery-geode-amethyst-center-sun-damaged","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}