AMETHYST CRYSTAL

What is Amethyst Crystal?

Amethyst is a violet variety quartz deriving its name from the Greek word ametusthos which means ‘not intoxicated’.

Amethyst's meaning differed throughout the ages and cultures and that’s why the Feng Shui meaning of amethyst crystal differs and is focused on wealth enhancement. It was also used in ancient China as a powerful tool to clear negative energy and drive away the hazards of everyday life.

Stone of Protection

The ancient Greeks believed amethyst crystal could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle in the belief that amethysts heal people and keep them cool-headed.

Physical Properties

Amethyst is one of the most popular crystals in colour ranging from pale lilac to deep reddish purple. The darkest colour of amethyst forms when the largest amount of iron is incorporated into the growing crystal. Amethyst has a Mohs hardness of 7 and does not break by cleavage. That makes it durable enough for use in rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and any type of jewellery.

Emotional Healing Properties

Amethyst is a powerful and protective stone guarding against psychic attack and protecting the wearer from all types of harm, including geopathic or electromagnetic stress and ill wishes from others.

It assists in remembering and understanding dreams and relieves insomnia. It encourages selflessness and spiritual wisdom. The Stone brings clarity and peacefulness to the waking mind and help thoughts flow freely.

Physical Healing Properties

Amethyst plays a very important role in general metabolism especially bringing balance to the endocrine system by helping in the active production of hormones for use in the body. This stone helps to purify blood thus reducing physical, emotional, and psychological pain or stress.

It acts as a natural tranquilizer and is said to dispel rage, help manage fear and anger, and calm rage or anxiety.

Amethyst can convert lower vibrations to higher frequencies, which then transforms negative energy to love energy. This crystal also works with the Crown or Seventh Chakra, which is located at the top of the head, acting like a crown as it radiates upwards. This creates a connection between Mother Earth and the Universe.

Using Amethyst Crystal

Amethyst is a wonderful crystal to sleep with and keep in your bedroom. It has a softer energy that helps to create a calm, soothing environment and not disturb your sleep. You can wear it as a bracelet, necklace, ring or earrings, to encourage a sense of peace and calm throughout the day and also enhances your intuition. You can also use amethyst for manifesting by holding the crystal in your hand and speaking your wish. Can also be used for mediation or placing them in your drinking or bath water as crystals are said to absorb the energy.

Worth of the Crystal

Up until the discovery of large amethyst deposits in Brazil during the early 19th century, amethyst was considered a precious stone comparable to diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Today, 5k to 10k tons of amethyst is mined globally each year. Apart from that amethyst value depends on the various factors of its clarity and size.

History

Because of its wine-like colour, early Greek legends associated amethyst with Dionysus, the god of wine and pleasure. The Romans called him Bacchus. Amethyst was a young virgin who became the object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated with red wine.

Because amethyst was associated with wine, it was believed that wearing amethyst prevented drunkenness.