Enhydro Smoky Amethyst Quartz Crystal from Erongo

Enhydro Amethyst Quartz from Erongo - Frozen in Violet

Size:  31mm x 149mm x 58mm Approximately

Weight:  46 gram

This captivating Enhydro Amethyst Quartz from the Erongo Mountains, Namibia, displays a gentle interplay of violet hues and smoky undertones within a sharply terminated crystal. What truly sets this piece apart is the enhydro inclusion—an ancient water bubble, trapped inside the quartz during formation, still visible and mobile today. The combination of amethyst coloration with a fluid inclusion makes this specimen exceptionally rare and desirable among collectors.

Amethyst Quartz gets its purple color from trace iron impurities and natural radiation. In the case of this Erongo crystal, those processes were accompanied by conditions that also allowed a small pocket of water or gas to be sealed inside the growing crystal—a geological event preserved for millions of years. This enhydro inclusion serves as a literal drop of Earth’s history.

The Erongo region, formed by intense volcanic activity around 130–150 million years ago, is known for its alkaline granite intrusions and pegmatitic pockets, which provide ideal environments for rare mineral formation. Erongo is world-renowned for producing high-quality quartz varieties, including smoky quartz, amethyst, and enhydro combinations with extraordinary clarity and structure.

This crystal is more than just beautiful—it’s a geological relic with movement, color, and character.

Own a living moment from deep geological time—add this enhydro amethyst to your collection today!

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