Amethyst Information
Basic Amethyst Crystal Information:
Amethyst is a purple to violet stone. The name Amethyst comes from the Greek word “amethystos”, and translates to “I am not drunken”. This is why Amethyst is sometimes called "The Stone of Sobriety". Ancient Greeks believed that the stone, when worn as an amulet, would protect the wearer from becoming drunk from wine. Amethyst was also one of the first stones used for gemstone engravings.
Amethyst is a type of Quartz, which obtains its purple coloring by its iron content. Its color can fade in light, so it is a good idea not to keep Amethyst in direct sunlight. It belongs to the Silicates, and has a hardness of 7. Amethysts have Triagonal Crystal Systems, and possess Hexagonal prisms. Amethyst is readily found in Brazil and Uruguay mines, but is also found in North, Central, and South Aerica, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Other varieties of Amethyst include Ametrine and Amethyst Quartz. Ametrine is half Amethyst and half Citrine. It is also called trystine, and found in Brazil. Amethyst Quartz has bands of Amethyst and Milky Quartz, appearing as bands of violet and white. It is also referred to as “dogtooth” Amethyst.
Amethyst is a type of Quartz, which obtains its purple coloring by its iron content. Its color can fade in light, so it is a good idea not to keep Amethyst in direct sunlight. It belongs to the Silicates, and has a hardness of 7. Amethysts have Triagonal Crystal Systems, and possess Hexagonal prisms. Amethyst is readily found in Brazil and Uruguay mines, but is also found in North, Central, and South Aerica, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Other varieties of Amethyst include Ametrine and Amethyst Quartz. Ametrine is half Amethyst and half Citrine. It is also called trystine, and found in Brazil. Amethyst Quartz has bands of Amethyst and Milky Quartz, appearing as bands of violet and white. It is also referred to as “dogtooth” Amethyst.
Metaphysical, Spiritual, New Age, and Crystal Healing Information:
Amethyst brings stability to thoughts and emotions. Since Amethyst balances polarities, it is a good stone for people who are prone to emotional and mental extremes, such as mood swings. Amethyst is a stone for intuition and spirituality. It is associated with the Third Eye and Crown charkas. It can be used for calming the mind, enabling better meditation. Since Amethyst works to change negative energy into more positive energy, it is great for keeping your environment calm.
Amethyst can be used to help relieve headaches and migraines. Place Amethyst over the pain, and imagine all your pain and tension flowing into the Amethyst. Then imagine that the pain flows out of the Amethyst and back to the Earth to be recycled. Amethyst can also be used for insomniacs. Since Amethyst has a calm effect and helps to quiet the mind, those with insomnia may be able to sleep better with a small piece of Amethyst under their pillow.
Amethyst can be used to help relieve headaches and migraines. Place Amethyst over the pain, and imagine all your pain and tension flowing into the Amethyst. Then imagine that the pain flows out of the Amethyst and back to the Earth to be recycled. Amethyst can also be used for insomniacs. Since Amethyst has a calm effect and helps to quiet the mind, those with insomnia may be able to sleep better with a small piece of Amethyst under their pillow.
