Basic Information
Name: Amethyst
Chemical Formula: SiO₂
Primary Origins: Brazil, Uruguay, South Africa, Madagascar, USA, Zambia, China
Hardness: MOHS 7
Cleavage: None
Chakra Alignment: Crown Chakra
Zodiac Signs: February Birthstone
Astrological Signs: All signs
Applicable Areas: Spiritual growth · Focus enhancement · Stress relief
Body Alignment: Crown · Brain · Nervous system
Purification Methods: Avoid prolonged sun exposure
Energy Level: ★★★★☆
Energy Intensity: ★★★☆☆
Usage Timing
★ Excessive stress ★ Family discord ★ Yin-yang imbalance ★ Enhancing creativity ★ Improving focus ★ Mental fatigue
Availability & Price
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Introduction
Amethyst, the rare purple quartz, symbolizes divine power across cultures. Known as "Venus' Eye" in Europe and "Energy Stone" in Japan, this February birthstone represents loyalty and marital bliss. Historically worn by royalty, its regal purple hue comes from iron irradiation within its crystalline structure.
Scientific Background
Amethyst's distinctive color results from Fe³⁺ ions replacing Si⁴⁺, creating [FeO₄] color centers. Heating to 300-400°C transforms it into citrine (yellow-brown). The name originates from Greek "Amethystos" (not intoxicated), reflecting ancient beliefs that it prevented drunkenness.
Color Varieties
- Light Lilac
- Lavender
- Grape Purple
- Classic Purple
- Indigo
- Dark Purple
- Reddish-Purple
- Raspberry
- Rich Purple
Energy Properties
This trigonal crystal concentrates and amplifies energy through its iron-enhanced structure. Traditionally used for spiritual protection, it clears energetic blockages in the nervous system. Practitioners place it on the crown chakra to activate higher consciousness and mental clarity, earning its title as the "Sober Stone."
Healing Applications
Amethyst transforms chaotic energy into organized flow. Wear it to enhance rational decision-making during stress. Place clusters in workspaces to maintain calm focus, or position geodes near beds to purify dream states. Its high-vibration field dissolves mental fog while strengthening neural pathways for sustained cognitive performance.
