Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://eevb.net/video/bs2sSyIMY74.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter How Miners Find, Cut, And Transport The Most Expensive Amethysts In The World | So Expensive [DZSKd0caYHT] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT 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 world’s 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 they’re out of the ground? We explored why amethyst geodes are so expensive. 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Uruguay’s 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 MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Huitlacoche (Corn Smut) is So Expensive How Farmers In One Indian Village Crafted The Most Expensive Nutmeg and Mace 10 Of The Most Expensive Items Made In India ------------------------------------------------------ #amethyst #uruguay #crystals #soexpensive Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Insider Business on Facebook: Insider Business on Instagram: Insider Business on Twitter: Insider Business on Snapchat: Insider Business on TikTok: How Miners Find, Cut, And Transport The Most Expensive Amethysts In The World Muj3IIvMenZ a9C4KmwDYMq UkrjvJxSvA2 IW89OLQlVyT Dvok2b0U6hM
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 world’s 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 they’re out of the ground? We explored why amethyst geodes are so expensive. 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Uruguay’s 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 MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Huitlacoche (Corn Smut) is So Expensive How Farmers In One Indian Village Crafted The Most Expensive Nutmeg and Mace 10 Of The Most Expensive Items Made In India ------------------------------------------------------ #amethyst #uruguay #crystals #soexpensive Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Insider Business on Facebook: Insider Business on Instagram: Insider Business on Twitter: Insider Business on Snapchat: Insider Business on TikTok: How Miners Find, Cut, And Transport The Most Expensive Amethysts In The World Muj3IIvMenZ a9C4KmwDYMq UkrjvJxSvA2 IW89OLQlVyT Dvok2b0U6hM