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Amethyst is one of the most abundant crystals in the world. But the most prized pieces can cost almost a million dollars. Some of the worldโs largest amethyst geodes come out of Artigas, Uruguay. The earth beneath this region is uniquely suited to producing amethyst.
But other than size, what qualities do miners look for in a valuable amethyst? And how are the crystals prepared once theyโre out of the ground? We explored why amethyst geodes are so expensive.
00:00 – Intro
00:40 – Uruguayโs massive amethyst geodes
01:31 – Excavating Amethyst
03:10 – Why amethyst is purple
04:15 – Mining in the tunnels
06:18 – Washing and polishing amethyst
08:07 – Selling giant geodes
10:36 – Growing demand for near-gemstones
11:39 – Credits
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How Miners Find, Cut, And Transport The Most Expensive Amethysts In The World
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