A Look at the world's largest Amethyst Geode

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*FROM THE CRYSTAL CAVES WEBSITE*
**Worlds biggest Amethyst Geode -- The 'Empress of Uruguay' -- Atherton Tablelands, Cairns,Queensland Australia.
At well over three metres tall (that's eleven feet) and weighing two and a half tonnes, the size is certainly impressive but it's the sheer beauty that makes people gasp when they first see her. It is very unusual to see Amethyst crystals of this quality -- rated as being "AA Jewellery Quality" -- and together in their thousands they present a truly dazzling sight. Many people spend long periods of time just gazing and absorbing the sheer beauty of The Empress, pondering the intricacies of nature.**

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Originally from the north of Uruguay, the 3.27 meters tall Empress arrived at The Crystal Caves in November 2007 and two large cranes were needed to lift her into her current position.

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