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Amethyst |
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Amethyst is the purple variety of Quartz, its colouration due to ferrous iron impurities. Amethyst is abundant with characteristics indicative of its locality. Russian Amethyst is very dark and clear, Uruguayan Amethyst is uniform dark to medium. Amethyst is popular among collectors in its raw crystalline form (geodes, clusters, points); carved as spheres, tumblestones, wands, figures; and for its use in jewellery. Amethyst exists as double terminates, elestials, with inclusions and phantoms. |
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Metaphysical Properties |
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Amethyst provides a channel for earth energies to connect with the spiritual. Amethyst is an excellent meditation and scrying aide which activates the crown chakra. Amethyst is the crystal of spirituality and contentment, assisting one to connect with pure peace humanities natural state of existence. Amethyst opens intuition and spiritual wisdom. Amethyst blocks geopathic stress and protects against psychic attack. |
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Crystal Healing Uses |
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Amethyst is useful in reducing stress, easing headaches and inducing a sense of calm. Amethyst assists in bringing restful sleep. Amethyst can help reduce bruising and swelling. Amethyst can help with hearing disorders and addictions. Amethyst is useful in boosting the endocrine system, strengthening the immune system. |
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Colour: |
light to dark purple |
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Class: |
Silicate |
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Group: |
Hexagonal, rhombohedral terminations |
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Formations: |
clusters of pyramids on a geode base. Also occurs as tall prismatic crystals, short stubby crystals, in drusy aggregates, massive, in geodes, and as rounded river worn stones. |
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Localities: |
Worldwide |
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Chemical Composition: |
SiO2 minor Fe4 impurities |
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Hardness: |
7 |
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Lustre: |
vitreous, translucent to transparent |
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Cleavage: |
none |
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Varieties: |
Brandberg, Cactus, Chevron, Lavender, Veracruz |
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Disclaimer: |
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All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner. |
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