Tradename(s):
Family:
Quartz
Description:
From the Quartz family with
varying shades of violet (purple) hues. Amethyst has a tendency
to fade with prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Hardness:
7
Found:
Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar,
Canada, and the U.S.A. State gemstone of South Carolina
Healing
Properties:
Most powerful in clusters, it is
believed that amethyst strengthens the immune system and heals
all chakras. It opens the third eye chakra. It assists with
stress and balancing.
Astrology:
Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, and
Capricorn.
Chakra:
6th-Third eye 7th-Crown center
Feng Shui:
Assists spiritually. Encourages
creativity and self esteem.
Legends and
Folklore:
The most common application this
stone was used for in ancient times was to prevent
"intoxication". The Greek meaning of the word is
non-intoxicating. This stone was worn by the cardinals and
bishops during the Middle Ages. There are many references to
this stone being highly revered.