Crystal Database

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Ametrine

Ametrine is the naturally occurring purple and orange variety of Quartz. Its colouration due to a balance of ferric iron and iron hydrate impurities, temperature and pressure during crystallisation.

Ametrine is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine within the same crystal and is rare in its natural form and is sourced from Bolivia.

Ametrine is also artificially formed from heat treating or irradiating Quartz or Amethyst.

Metaphysical Properties

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Ametrine accelerates the attainment of higher states of consciousness and to connect at the level of astral travel, providing protection and understanding.

Ametrine releases blockages on the emotional level and negativity in the aura.

Ametrine harmonises yin and yang energies and provides for synergy at the intellectual and spiritual levels.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Ametrine has the properties of both amethyst and citrine. In addition ametrine assists at a cellular level, stimulating the absorption of oxygen.

Ametrine is useful post healing, assisting the body to detoxify.

Ametrine is useful for chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, fatigue and lethargy, tension and stress related disorders.

Colour:

light to dark purple and yellow to orange

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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:

Bolivia

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂ minor Fe³ Fe⁴ impurities

Hardness:

7

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Amethyst, Citrine

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.