Amethyst from Uruguay
Amethyst mineralogical properties
- Amethyst is a purple-tinted quartz crystal. It gets its color from manganese, iron and titanium. It is found particularly in South Africa, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, the Urals and Uruguay. Its crystal system is trigonal.
Etymology:
Its name comes from the Greek “ a-methustes ” or “ amethhistos ” meaning “which protects from drunkenness”. Indeed, in ancient times, the Greeks considered it a good remedy against drunkenness. This is why the chalices of the time were often encrusted with Amethysts.
History :
- Since the Middle Ages, amethyst has been credited with encouraging celibacy, faith and humility. For this reason, it was considered the dominant episcopal stone and was widely used as an inlay in the ornamental objects of the Catholic church. Leonardo da Vinci wrote that Amethyst was capable of “dispelling evil thoughts and accelerating intelligence.” It is said that the person who wears it gains seriousness and credibility.
Family :
- Amethyst is part of the large quartz family, just like Citrine, Ametrine, rock crystal, smoky quartz, prasiolite, etc. It is dichroic, meaning that it has the property of having a different color depending on the angle of observation.
Color :
- purple-blue, purple-red, purple-gray. A strong dichroism turning purple-red is an excellent quality criterion. If Amethyst undergoes heat treatment, it becomes either yellow (Citrine), green (Prasiolite), or purple-brown (resembling Smoky Quartz). This treatment is stable and permanent, unless the Amethyst is again subjected to a temperature above 200°.
There are different kinds of amethyst:
Amethyst from Brazil:
- It is the best known of the Amethysts, it is renowned, in particular, for its spectacular geodes which can sometimes reach 2 meters high. When they do not form geodes, Amethyst crystals line the walls of veins and it is in the form of aggregates, or groups of crystals, that we encounter it most.
Amethyst from Uruguay:
- Amethyst from Uruguay, rarer, has smaller crystals whose color is more intense than those from Brazil. They are very bright. It does not form geodes but sometimes small cavities that are cut into the bedrock. Uruguayan Amethyst particularly appeals to demanding enthusiasts and collectors. It sometimes appears in the form of groups of crystals forming domes.
Amethyst flower:
- This is a very particular form of Amethyst, it displays its transparent and subtle purple crystals, like a daisy.
Amethyst Cactus:
- The mauve-colored Cactus Amethyst from South Africa, discovered in 2002, is in the form of a central crystal at the top, surrounded at its base by a multitude of small crystals.
Amethyst from Véra Cruz:
Amethyst from Véra Cruz, in Mexico, forms small fine needle-like crystals of a pale purple with beautiful transparency.
Properties & virtues of amethyst in lithotherapy:
- The virtues of amethyst are soothing and purifying. It relieves stress, calms insomnia and promotes concentration and meditation. It is a very beneficial stone for the mind, which allows you to find balance and serenity. Leonardo da Vinci also wrote about it that it had the power to “ dispel bad thoughts and sharpen the intelligence” . It also has the virtue of re-harmonizing places and bringing softness and harmony there. and a lot of zenitude.
virtues of amethyst on the emotional and spiritual:
- Amethyst promotes mental calm, ideal for facilitating a spiritual practice such as meditation or Reiki among other activities of the mind requiring mental calm. It allows depressives and people who tend to think too much to free themselves from the incessant cycle of thoughts that assail them. This mineral has purifying properties for the wearer's aura, allowing them to become more open-minded. Amethyst will promote dreams, intuition, since your mind will be more relaxed you will be more able to capture subconscious messages and you will be more attentive to them.
Physical actions:
- Amethyst relaxes the muscles especially in the neck and shoulder area. in lithotherapy it is used to fight against gastric acidity, to eliminate more quickly the various harmful elements from the body such as alcohol, drugs, toxins. It reduces headaches and promotes healing. To help combat an addiction it will even be possible to regularly drink amethyst elixirs, ensuring the correct creation of this beverage or purchasing it from a specialized store.
Amethyst stud.
Purification and recharging:
- Amethyst is also used to recharge other minerals as the frequency of a geode and as a reminder of the bowels of the earth in which all the minerals are in the beginning. You can therefore place your jewelry and minerals at the heart of your geode, no need to own a specimen like this one below, which will cost you a lot of money
Amethyst geode with Calcite inclusions.
- You can place your minerals and jewelry in a smaller geode like the one below, which will also be more suitable for your purse.
Amethyst geode.
Or even place them on a druse like the photo below.
Amethyst Druse.
- After a while the stone has given all the energy it could, it can be energetically purified by immersing it in water for several hours. Avoid charging it in the sun because it will end up losing its colors, the Ultraviolet rays from the sun will cause it to turn white.
chakras:
The action takes place on the seventh crown chakra.
Chakra Panel
Origin :
Africa, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Russia, USA, Madagascar.
