"Rose de France" is defined by its markedly light shade of the purple, reminiscent of a lavender/ lilac shade. The ideal grade, called "Deep Siberian", has a primary purple hue of around 75–80%, with 15–20% blue and (depending on the light source) red secondary hues. High-quality amethyst can be found in Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Far East. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and blue. The hardness of the mineral is the same as quartz, thus making it suitable for use in jewelry.Īmethyst occurs in primary hues from a light lavender or pale violet to a deep purple. This structure is quite rigid and results in quartz's hardness and resistance to weathering.
Amethyst is a three-dimensional network of tetrahedra where the silicon atoms are in the center and are surrounded by four oxygen atoms located at the vertices of a tetrahedron.
The irradiation causes the iron Fe(+3) atoms that replace Si in the lattice to lose an electron and form a 0 color center. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.Īmethyst, a semiprecious stone, is often used in jewelry.Īmethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO 2) and owes its violet color to irradiation, impurities of iron (Fe3+) and in some cases other transition metals, and the presence of other trace elements, which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. The name comes from the Koine Greek αμέθυστος amethystos from α- a-, "not" and μεθύσκω ( Ancient Greek) methysko / μεθώ metho ( Modern Greek), "intoxicate", a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. Use the affirmation "I am a spiritual being, I radiate positive energy.6-sided prism ending in 6-sided pyramid (typical)Ģ.65 constant variable in impure varietiesĪmethyst is a violet variety of quartz. Hold your amethyst cluster close in meditation If you need to connect with the stone to find clarity and increased intuition and to bolster your decision-making process. To get a restful night’s sleep and ditch anxious thoughts before bed, sleep easy with an amethyst in your room on your night table. Placing an amethyst in the living room, or anywhere in your home where people gather, helps to harmonize different energies so everybody gets along. Place the amethyst cluster in your environment to feel its cleansing, soothing vibes while relaxing at home. With a clear mind and strong sense of intuition, Amethyst empowers you to make even the toughest decisions with confidence. By activating the third eye chakra, Amethyst allows you to connect to and trust your inner knowing, guiding you toward the choices that you know are right for you. Amethyst also holds the energy you need to tap into your intuition. It is the perfect stone to keep in the bedroom, if the problem you’re struggling with most, is anxiety or getting a restful night’s sleep. Choose from 1-2 Pounds, 2-3 pounds and 3-4 pounds.ĪLL STONES WILL VARY SLIGHTLY IN SIZE, SHAPE, COLOR, AND PATTERN.Īmethyst is one of the most spiritually relaxing stones in the crystal kingdom.
AMETHYST ROCK STANDS FREE
This listing is for a beautiful and high quality Amethyst Free Standing Crystal with Polished Edges.
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