AMETHYST CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
• Hardness: 7
• Crystal System: Trigonal
• Composition: Silicon Dioxide
What is Amethyst? Amethyst is a member of the quartz family. The deep rich purple color is derived from a combination of trace amounts of iron and aluminum. This stone is readily available throughout the world including Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Mexico, Africa, Russia, Canada, and the United States.
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AMETHYST ORIGIN & HISTORY
For thousands of years, Amethysts have been prized for its beauty and allure. Since as early as 25,000 B.C., neolithic people in Europe have been using this gemstone. Amethysts have been used in ancient Egypt since 3,000 B.C. to make beads and amulets. It was also known that Romans drank wine from cups made from Amethysts, believing that the properties of the gemstone can ward off the effects of alcohol and addiction.
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AMETHYST METAPHYSICAL & HEALING PROPERTIES
• Birthstone: February / Pisces
• Chakras: 6th (Third Eye), 7th (Crown), 8th & Above (Etheric)
For many people first starting their journey in the mineral kingdom of gemstones and crystals, Amethysts is one of the first stones they find themselves instantly attracted to. With its ability to stimulate the third eye, crown, and etheric chakras, Amethyst is a stone of choice for psychic opening and intuitive development and especially powerful for spiritual expansion. Due to its high vibrational energies, it immediately lifts surrounding "lower energies" up to match its own. This is especially helpful in improving the physical environment by placing Amethyst clusters or geodes in the vicinity. Amethyst is known to induce dreams while in deep sleep while simultaneously protecting the dreamer. This powerful stone can help one identify the root causes behind behaviors, habits, and emotional patterns to work towards correcting them. Especially effective in battling addictive behaviors with drugs and alcohol, Amethyst helps to balance the nervous system and brain and promotes the body's assimilation of oxygen. A powerful ally to have by your side.
