Amethyst

Amethyst has a calming and relaxing healing with healthy sleep. The stone had been traditionally used to remedy insect bites, acne and swollenness. Greek society named the amethyst the “stones of Bacchus” as the goddess Diana out of jealousy had metamorphosed into a nymph who fell in love with the god into the amethyst.

Legendary Significance

The word ‘amethyst’ originates from the Greek root word ‘amethyein’ that implies the state of non-drunkenness. Primitive Greeks wore the stone in protection against homesickness, black magic, evil thoughts or drunken states. This might be the reason why wine was served in amethyst beakers. The Buddhist monks in India used the stone for assisting concentration during meditation. The German personality Hildegard von Bingen used the geode stone for treating blemishes on the skin, or tumors and guarantee soft and glowing skin. Amethyst when placed under the pillow, amethyst prevents nightmares.

Properties for Healing

Amethyst helps in alleviating migraines or nerve headaches especially when a cleft of amethyst is kept in the room. The stone is also effective in enhancing the power of concentration.

Charisma of Amethyst

Amethysts are known to attract just opinion and act as a preventive measure against burglary and thieving. The stone has also been known to ward off evil spirits or the violence of sudden death.

Connotation of Chakra

When positioned on the crown chakra or on the top of the head, amethyst enhances confidence and concentration in life. Those who are regulars in wearing the amethyst necklace can be said to enchant the other people with their charismatic personality.

Suitable Star Signs

This is the stone for Pisces and it is used to bring about clarity of our conscious and subconscious minds.

Uses and Application

Amethyst needs to be cleaned once a month under warm running water. It should be left overnight to dry among stones of hematite. Exposure to the sun may cause damage to amethyst’s properties.

Quick Facts

Found: Brazil, Morocco, Uruguay, Mexico, Western Australia

Colors: Dark to light violet from iron inclusions

Chemical Composition: SiO2+Al, Ca, Mg, Fe, Li, Na

Density: 7

Availability: Polished pendant, touchstone, geode for necklaces, rough stone longitudinal

Crystallization: Formed in large crystals from quartz in volcanic gaseous cavities by expanding gases, pointed hexagonal prism crystals for male, flat for female, triangular