AMETHYST Facts

Translucent, purple lavender Quartz. Ranges in color from violet to dark purple.

Amethyst is a transparent, coarse-grained, purple variety
of quartz (SiO2) and has long been a the most important
quartz variety used in jewelry. The presence of
manganese in quartz produces this characteristic purple
color, and additional iron content varies the coloration.
Its color is unparalleled, and even other, more expensive
purple gemstones are often compared to its color and
beauty.

Although it must always be purple to be amethyst, it can
and does have a wide range of purple shades. from pale
lilac to deep purple. The pale colors are sometimes
called "Rose de France" and can be seen set in Victorian
jewelry. The deep colors are the most valuable,
particularly a rich purple with rose flashes.

Amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have
a six sided pyramid at either end or can form as druzes
that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed
terminations. As a mineral specimen, amethyst is
popular for its color and nice crystal shapes that produce
a handsome, purple, sparkling cluster. Its physical
properties are those of quartz.

Amethyst is associated with increased nobility, spiritual awareness, meditation, balance, psychic abilities, inner peace, imagery, mind quieting, healing and positive transformation. Wear when sleeping or awake to reduce anger, impatience, and nightmares. Headaches, eyes, scalp, hair, pituitary, pineal, bloodsugar balance. Especially aids sobriety; alcohol, food, sex, and other addictions. Famous ancient detoxicifier (especially helped with poisons, alcohol.) Keep in pet's water to reduce fleas. The ancient healer of all levels of body, mind, and spirit. Transforms lower energies into higher. Protects against psychic manipulation. Helps heal arthritis, hearing, and bones.