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Stone: Amethyst
Size: about 23 mm.
Approximate weight: 5.3 g
AMETHYST is a type of quartz of violet shades.
Properties
Syngony: Trigonal
Composition (formula): SiO2
Color: Varies from pale violet, bluish-violet to purple, dark violet, lavender-blue, almost black. The color is usually unevenly distributed, zoning is characteristic. Intensely colored zones are usually parallel to the crystal faces. There are zonally colored violet-smoky amethysts. Streak color: White
Transparency: Opaque, transparent, translucent
Cleavage: Very imperfect (absent)
Fracture: Conchoidal
Lust: Vitreous
Hardness: 7
Density (specific gravity), g/cm3: 2.65
Fragility: Brittle
Special properties: Amethysts from some deposits can fade in sunlight, gradually turning pale and gray.
When heated above 300-400°C, amethyst loses its purple color and often becomes yellow, orange or brown, reminiscent of citrine. Amethyst from some deposits can become colorless or, less commonly, green when heat treated.
Amethyst exhibits weak luminescence in greenish tones and weak pleochroism in brownish-violet tones.
Morphology
Most often, amethyst occurs in the form of crystals, druses and brushes.
Origin
Amethyst is formed in low-temperature hydrothermal conditions, filling voids and amygdaloids filled with agate, or amygdaloids in basic igneous rocks. Amethyst is often formed in low- and medium-temperature hydrothermal veins, ore veins. Also in pegmatites and alpine veins.
Application
Amethyst is used mainly as a jewelry and ornamental stone.
Healing properties
Amethyst is used to relieve stress, strengthen the endocrine and nervous systems, increase the activity of the right hemisphere of the brain, normalize the action of the pineal gland and pituitary gland, purify the blood and raise energy. It regulates hematopoiesis and improves blood circulation. It helps in the treatment of mental disorders, harmonizes all levels of consciousness, promotes increased intelligence and versatile development of the individual.
According to popular belief, amethyst eliminates speech defects and prevents the development of vices.
It is believed that amethyst serves as an antidote for poisoning, protects its owner from skin diseases, headaches, protects from wounds and clears the mind. It is used to treat insomnia, as well as headaches that occur as a result of excessive nervous tension.
Amethyst helps to overcome addiction to alcohol. To do this, drink water infused with amethyst, or put amethyst on the solar plexus area.
Amethyst affects the frontal chakra (ajna) - the Third Eye chakra. By cleansing it and the crown chakra, it makes the colors of the aura clearer, promotes inner vision.
Interesting facts
Amethyst has been known since ancient times, and its name comes from the ancient Greek word \"non-intoxicating\".
The reason for this is the sincere belief of the ancient Greeks in the ability of amethyst to rid a person of alcohol addiction.
Esoteric properties
It is believed that amethyst gives a person insight, extinguishes mental pain, anxiety, fills the aura with good intentions, helps to control evil thoughts. It has a beneficial effect on a weak and unstable aura.
In Indian Ayurveda it is said that amethyst helps to control emotions. During meditation, it helps to achieve peace and relaxation, gives a feeling of tranquility and promotes depth of understanding. Initiates the opening of the \"third eye\".
Amethyst is an amulet against drunkenness. It is believed that a ring with amethyst brings good luck in sports competitions. Amethyst jewelry is placed under the pillow to see good dreams.
As a talisman, amethyst attracts the favor of rulers, makes a person vigilant, contributing to the growth of his prudence.
Amethyst has the ability to transform negative energy into positive, and Yin fluids into Yang fluids.
In the Taoist practice of Feng Shui, amethyst is treated with great respect. It is especially valued for attracting great wealth and strengthening marital ties. An amethyst crystal placed under the bed at the foot of the bed symbolically binds spouses to each other.
Amethyst crystals are extremely effective in attracting material well-being. To do this, simply place them in the Southwest sector of your home.
Main zodiac sign
Aries
Suitable for zodiac signs
Gemini
Libra
Aquarius
Element
Air
Planets
Venus
Neptune
Saturn
Energy
Receptive Yin
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