Alternate names: Bishop's Stone, Sobriety Stone
Qualities of the person with whom it resonates: Intuitive, Peaceful, Spiritual
Characteristics of the Individual Who Will Benefit from Energy: Those seeking spiritual growth and tranquility
Mining Source: Brazil, Uruguay, South Korea, Canada and USA.
Color and Appearance: Light to dark purple translucent crystal
Material: Quartz
Mohs hardness: 7
Chemical properties: Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Crystal structure shape: Trigonal system; prismatic crystals often in geodes or clusters.
Energy Properties : Calming energy that promotes peace and balance.
Healing Properties : Promotes emotional stability and inner strength. Aids in overcoming addictions.
Chakra Alignment : Crown Chakra & Third Eye Chakra
Astrological Association : Pisces & Virgo
Birthstone Association : February
Powerful crystal combinations and benefits.: Amethyst combined with Rose Quartz enhances love energy while promoting tranquility.
Amethyst is a stone deeply connected to spirituality and intuition. Its rich purple hue has been admired throughout history by ancient civilizations such as the Greeks who believed it could prevent intoxication. This belief gave birth to its name 'amethyst' which means "not drunken" in Greek. The color comes from iron impurities within its quartz structure reacting with natural radiation exposure.
Its special physical features include six-sided prisms ending in six-sided pyramids along with parallel stripes on its prism faces due to multiple layers of crystallization over time. Besides being used for ornamental purposes like jewelry making due to its beautiful violet color, amethyst also finds use as an oscillator in radios because of its piezoelectric properties.
Metaphysically speaking, amethyst helps open up third eye chakras enhancing psychic abilities while grounding negative energies thus aiding meditation practices significantly. When placed at home particularly near windowsills or entrances it acts as a protective shield against negativity entering your space.
As jewelry pieces whether rings or pendants they act as constant reminders for maintaining calmness besides adding aesthetic value to your appearance.
For care instructions always cleanse under running water after usage especially if used during healing sessions then recharge under moonlight preferably during full moons but avoid prolonged sun exposure which can fade away their vibrant colors.
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