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Amethyst is a stunning, purple variety of quartz, known for its deep violet to light lavender hues. Its color comes from iron impurities and natural irradiation within the crystal structure. It often forms in magnificent geodes or as points, and its beautiful color has made it one of the most historically prized gemstones, associated with royalty and sacred power.

Amethyst is famously known as the "Stone of Spirituality" or the "Stone of Tranquillity." It possesses a high spiritual vibration, making it a powerful protective stone that guards against psychic attack and negative energies. It is highly valued for its ability to calm the mind, relieve stress, dispel anger, and promote spiritual awareness, making it central to meditation practices and peaceful rest.

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale.

Chakra: Primarily the Crown Chakra (for spiritual connection and higher consciousness) and the Third Eye Chakra (for intuition and wisdom).

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius and Pisces. It is also considered beneficial for Aries, Virgo, and Capricorn.

Benefits: Promotes calmness, stress relief, and protection, enhances intuition, spiritual awareness, and meditation, aids in insomnia and promoting restful sleep, and helps with releasing addictions and destructive habits.

Source: Brazil, Uruguay, South Korea, Russia, USA, Canada, and various locations in Africa.

How to use Amethyst

Place it in your home: Keep a large geode or cluster in your living area or workplace to absorb and dissipate negative energy, creating a harmonious, calm, and protected environment.

Meditate with it: Hold the stone or place it on your Third Eye (center of the forehead) to accelerate your spiritual connection, deepen your meditative state, and activate your intuition.

Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag during the day to feel calm, centered, and protected from stress and negative influences.

Wear it: As jewellery (especially rings or pendants worn high on the body) for continuous emotional and energetic protection and to support sobriety or healthy habits.

Use for sleep: Place it on your nightstand or under your pillow to ward off nightmares, ease anxiety, and promote deep, peaceful, and restorative sleep.