About Amethyst
| Birthstone: | February |
| Astrological Sign: | Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn |
| Chakra: | Crown |
| Hardness: | 7 |
| Element: | Air and Water |
| Planet: | Jupiter |
| Numerical Vibration: | 3 |
| Uses: | Protection, clearing negativity, transformation, spiritual awareness, psychic abilities, unified healing, calming anxiety & stress |
The most common purple crystal is Amethyst, a variety of Quartz. It ranges from pale lavender to deep purple; the coloring comes from the presence of Manganese & sometimes Iron in Clear Quartz. The darkest purple colored Amethyst occurs in Uruguay.
The word “Amethyst” is described as early as 315 B.C. by Theophrastus, from the Greek word “amethystos,” meaning “not intoxicated” — it was believed to prevent intoxication.
Amethyst is a protective stone and can be used to guard against psychic attacks. It brings energies of serenity, calming, freedom, and transformation and helps to ease anxiety and dispel negativity. Since historic times, it has been used to encourage and support sobriety and resist addictions.
Known for being an excellent meditation stone, Amethyst helps enter and maintain deep meditative states with its tranquil energy. It is a stone of spirituality, contentment, and peacefulness.