A 26,000-pound amethyst geode would not be without precedent, either: According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest amethyst geode (just shy of 10 feet tall) weighs 28,660 pounds.

Amethyst, aform of quartz known for its striking purple color, is highly sought after. While not all amethysts are rare, finding a large and flawless specimen like the one unearthed in this ...

Large purple amethyst cake sparks wedding cake trend. Three different angles of Rachel Teufel's amethyst geode cake to show the depth of the design. Ali N Garrett Photography/Intricate Icings Cake ...

Inside the royal family's stunning array of amethyst jewels, ... all of which were known as the Cardinal gems—then large deposits were found in Brazil and the stones lost their exalted status.

A cluster of nearly 250 amethyst crystals dug from deep in the soil of Oglethorpe County is a centerpiece for the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville. The crystals are in a new, re-designed ...