Crystal Database

Photo: Spirit / Cactus Smokey Quartz

Cactus Amethyst

Amethyst is the purple variety of Quartz, its colouration due to ferrous iron impurities. Amethyst is abundant with characteristics indicative of its locality.

Cactus Amethyst is a variety with small drusy crystals completely covering the larger main crystal except the points. Cactus Amethyst (or Quartz) is also known as Spirit Quartz, Pineapple Amethyst or Barnacle Amethyst.

Metaphysical Properties

Video: Cactus Amethyst

Cactus Amethyst is the meditation teacher giving insight and knowledge at a group consciousness level.

The central crystal is the ‘old soul’ attracting the energies of newer souls in the form of the smaller crystals.

Cactus Amethyst promotes cohesiveness facilitating cooperation between members of a group.

Photo: Spirit / Cactus Aqua Aura Quartz

Crystal Healing Uses

Cactus Amethyst has the properties of Amethyst, and additionally assists with fertility disorders.

Cactus Amethyst is helpful when dealing with grief and loss.

Colour:

light to dark purple

Photo: Spirit / Cactus Amethyst

Class:

Silicate

Group:

Hexagonal, rhombohedral terminations

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.

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂ minor Fe⁴ impurities

Hardness:

7

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Brandberg, Cactus, Chevron, Lavender, Veracruz

Disclaimer:

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.