Amethyst
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Genera and Scientific Gemstone Details
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in
jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a-
("not") and μέθυστος methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference
to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient
Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief
that it would prevent intoxication. It is one of several forms of quartz.
Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for February.
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) and owes its
violet color to irradiation, iron impurities (in some cases in conjunction with
transition element impurities), and the presence of trace elements, which
result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. The hardness of the
mineral is the same as quartz, thus it is suitable for use in jewelry
Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and
was largely employed in antiquity for intaglio engraved gems.
The Greeks believed amethyst gems 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. Beads of amethyst were found in Anglo-Saxon graves in
England.
A large geode, or "amethyst-grotto", from near
Santa Cruz in southern Brazil was presented at the 1902 exhibition in
Düsseldorf, Germany.
In the 19th century, the color of amethyst was attributed to
the presence of manganese. However, since it is capable of being greatly
altered and even discharged by heat, the color was believed by some authorities
to be from an organic source. Ferric thiocyanate has been suggested, and sulfur
was said to have been detected in the mineral.
Amethyst is produced in abundance from the state of Minas
Gerais in Brazil where it occurs in large geodes within volcanic rocks. Many of
the hollow agates of southwestern Brazil and Uruguay contain a crop of amethyst
rystals in the interior. Artigas, Uruguay and neighboring
Brazilian state Rio Grande do Sul are large world producers exceeding in
quantity Minas Gerais, as well as Mato Grosso, Espirito Santo, Bahia, and Ceará
states, all amethyst producers of importance in Brazil.
It is also found and mined in South Korea. The largest
opencast amethyst vein in the world is in Maissau, Lower Austria. Much fine
amethyst comes from Russia, especially from near Mursinka in the Ekaterinburg
district, where it occurs in drusy cavities in granitic rocks. Many localities in
south India yield amethyst. One of the largest global amethyst producers is
Zambia in southern Africa with an annual production of about 1000 tonnes.
Amethyst occurs at many localities in the United States.[11]
Among these may be mentioned: the Mazatzal Mountain region in Gila and Maricopa
Counties, Arizona; Red Feather Lakes, near Ft Collins, Colorado; Amethyst
Mountain, Texas; Yellowstone National Park; Delaware County, Pennsylvania;
Haywood County, North Carolina; Deer Hill and Stow, Maine and in the Lake
Superior region of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ontario in Canada.
Amethyst is relatively common in Ontario, and in various locations throughout
Nova Scotia. The largest amethyst mine in North America is located in Thunder
Bay, Ontario.
Mystical Magical and Healing Properties:
Stone of "Spirituality and Contentment" Amethysts
have a soothing and relaxing effect on people, they promote healthy sleep
habits when placed on the body or under the pillow.
Amethyst promotes shrewdness in business matters, gives
victory and quickens the mind to help control negative thoughts.
Because the stone has trans -mutational energies, it helps
to open gateways into intense and transforming spiritual experiences, and can
protect the wearer from black magic. Known as a change stone, amethyst can
bring about any type of change in your life and consciousness. It also breaks
up old emotional thought processes and assists psychic opening in a grounding
manner.
An amethyst crystal is nearly indispensable to healers.
Single crystals are very beneficial but clusters are even more powerful.
Powerful enough in fact that a cluster of amethyst can cleanse other stones.
When worn, amethyst will alleviate migraines. Headaches
caused by nerves will subside when a amethyst cross section or geode is placed
in the room. It is also used to help improve concentration. Amethyst calms
mental disorders, purifies the blood, strengthens the immune system as well as
balancing and healing all chakras.
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People who regularly wear an amethyst necklaces are said to
fascinate others with their personality and charisma.
An amethyst crystal is nearly indispensable to healers.
Single crystals are very beneficial but clusters are even more powerful.
Powerful enough in fact that a cluster of amethyst can cleanse other stones.
When worn, amethyst will alleviate migraines. Headaches
caused by nerves will subside when a amethyst cross section or geode is placed
in the room. It is also used to help improve concentration. Amethyst calms
mental disorders, purifies the blood, strengthens the immune system as well as
balancing and healing all chakras.
People who regularly wear amethyst necklaces are said to
fascinate others with their personality and charisma.
Associations: Jupiter, Neptune
Traditional Birthstone for the Month of February.
Stone of Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius and Capricorn.
Amethyst brings clarity to the conscious and unconscious
mind.
Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood,
2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra
Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer,
Gisela Schrieber, 2002
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