This is a variety of quartz, and the presence of manganese is what produces the hues of purple that Amethyst is so well known for.
The word derives from the Greek amethystos, meaning "not drunken", which is why the ancient Romans and Greeks used it on their goblets, believing that the wine drunk would not be able to intoxicate them. The Egyptian's carved it into heart shaped amulets that were buried with the dead.
Amethyst is a true stone of spiritual healing and enlightenment and is widely used by many in healing due to its powerful and protective nature.
Source
United States, Britain, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, East Africa, Siberia, India
Colour
Purple to Lavender
Chakra
Third eye & Crown
Works With
Citrine, Clear Quartz
zodiac signs
Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pieces
Helps With
-
Intuition & Insight
-
Insomnia
-
Safe travel
-
Creativity
-
Manifestation
-
Stress
-
Anxiety
-
Nightmares
-
Addiction
Healing
Amethyst is a multidimensional stone that offers a range of energetic uses. Its protective bubble helps to maintain mental clarity and physical energy, protecting the wearer from all types of harm, including ill wishes from others. As a natural tranquiliser, it relieves stress and strain, soothing irritability, balancing mood swings, dispelling anger, rage, fear and anxiety. It can alleviate sadness and grief, whilst dissolving negativity. Amethyst has strong healing and cleansing powers, encouraging sobriety, from addictions. It can calm or stimulate the mind, aiding focus, enhancing memory and improving motivation.
Amethyst is renowned for its power to remember and understand dreams, aiding insomnia giving a restful night's sleep.
Amethyst can boost hormone production, tuning the endocrine system and metabolism. By strengthening the immune system, it can reduce pain, especially headaches, and strengthens the body to fight against disease. It is known to reduce bruising, swellings and injuries, and can be used to stabilise psychiatric conditions - HOWEVER, should not be used in cases of paranoia or schizophrenia.
​