Amethyst
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz and owes its violet color to irradiation, impurities of iron and in some cases other transition metals, and the presence of other trace elements, which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. The hardness of the mineral is the same as quartz, thus making it suitable for use in jewelry.
Hue and Tone
Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light lavender or pale violet, to a deep purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and blue. High quality amethyst can be found in Siberia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Far East. The ideal grade is called “Deep Siberian” and has a primary purple hue of around 75–80%, with 15–20% blue and (depending on the light source) red secondary hues.
The spiritual meaning of Amethyst is groundedness, tranquility, and calm. The literal meaning of Amethyst is “not intoxicated” – its name translates from the Greek word améthystos.
To this ancient, wise culture, the Amethyst crystal was of the utmost importance, and the myth associated with it still lives on inside it to this day.
You can immediately feel peace of mind by simply looking at this brilliant crystal. In fact, its radiant purple and white colors have represented the sobriety of emotions and spirit throughout history.
By placing Amethyst on your forehead, navel or heart, you can immediately sense the angers, frustrations, and furies leaving your body.
Psychics, mediums, and other divination practitioners also still hold Amethyst’s worth in high regard. They often decorate sacred altars and spaces with its incomparably beautiful violet designs.
In the ranks of crystals with metaphysical properties, few are as famous or as distinctive as Amethyst. Amethyst can be found all over the world. With some of the most precious deposits being in Greece, Italy, the Middle East, Brazil, Uruguay, and North Africa. Being such a prominent crystal, Amethyst possesses a multitude of beneficial metaphysical properties.
Metaphysical Properties Of Amethyst
The metaphysical properties of Amethyst are calmness, balance, and peace. People also use it to eliminate impatience. Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone that works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes.
Varieties Of Amethyst
- Amethyst Quartz: this variant is a mix of Milky Quartz and Amethyst, having both of these crystals colors (purple and white).
- Ametrine: a mix of Amethyst and Citrine, as its name suggests, it displays both of these crystal’s colors (purple and yellow).
- Cactus Quartz: found in South Africa, this variant has its name from its cactus-like appearance. It’s a bigger crystal that is overgrown by smaller crystals.
- Canadian Amethyst: found in Ontario Canada, this variety of Amethyst has a Hematite coating under its surface.
- Lavender Amethyst: the purple color of this Amethyst variant is a bit less strong, giving it a pale or ‘lavender’ appearance.
- Veracruz Amethyst: this variety of Amethyst has its name from the location it is mined from – Veracruz in Mexico – and comes in the form of big and prismatic crystals.
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