Amethyst : What is it?
| Amethysts are quartz varieties featuring a purple or violet color. Derived from the Greek word amethuskein meaning “not to intoxicate,” these stones were believed to protect wearers from drunkenness. The ancient Romans and Greeks used to wear them during their drinking sessions to prevent intoxication.
Today, amethysts are popular gemstones used in jewelry. They are commonly mined in the US states of Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Maine, and in Ontario, Canada. |
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Kinds of Amethysts include the following: |
Cathedral Amethysts
- Cathedral Amethysts feature a large, open cut middle revealing a crystal cavern.
- They usually weigh five to 500 kilos.
- They usually cannot stand on their own.
- Most of these stones have green bottoms to make them blend with their natural outer shells.
- They are believed to protect users from psychic attacks, help open telepathy channels, and develop other psychic abilities.
Point Amethysts
- Point Amethysts are made up of several points and angles.
- They are available in different shapes, sizes, and colors.
- They are used by beginner and experienced healers for healing exercises.
- They are known to promote joy and happiness.
Cluster Amethysts
- Cluster Amethysts are also known as Druzy amethysts.
- They are small pieces of stones broken off from large pieces.
- They usually weigh a few ounces to 200 pounds.
- They are believed to promote energy, balance, peace, courage, and inner strength to users.
- They are also known to have an excellent calming effect on the mind and body.
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Color: If you are on a budget, choose light-colored amethysts, which are less expensive than the bright- or dark-colored stones. If you are after value, look for amethysts with a deep color, particularly rich purple or rose.
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