Amethyst is a cherished variety of quartz. It begins as clear quartz, and heat and pressure deep within the Earth give it its purple hue, as silica-rich fluids slowly cool and crystallize in volcanic rocks and granite, forming everything from delicate clusters to awe-inspiring geodes.
Includes
1 amethyst tumbled stone
Size
Approx. 1–1.5 in (2.5–3.8 cm)
Found in
Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, South Africa, Madagascar, Russia, Bolivia, Mexico, Namibia and Canada
Shown in a group of eight; each order includes one stone, and its size and shade vary slightly.
In your hand
Rounded to rest in your palm.
The organic, rounded shape of a tumbled stone gives you a comfortable grip during meditation or energy work, and is said to encourage a gentle, harmonious flow of energy and a more natural connection with the stone.
Keep your amethyst out of direct sunlight to preserve its colour.
Named for clear heads and calm minds.
Amethyst takes its name from the Greek amethystos, “not intoxicated.” The Greeks and Romans prized it as a supposed remedy for drunkenness, and the ancient Greeks even carved drinking cups from it to ward off the effects of wine.
In crystal tradition, amethyst is the crystal of tranquility, intuition and protection. It is said to resonate at a powerful frequency, purifying the atmosphere and fostering clarity, protection and balanced energy, and to promote inner peace, spiritual connection and harmony. It is associated with spirituality and with the Third Eye (Brow) and Crown chakras, the centers of intuition and connection with the divine. With single-point amethyst crystals, pointing the tip toward or away from you is said to direct the flow of energy.
Crystals have been prized for centuries for their beauty and believed metaphysical properties; Spirit Magicka makes no guarantee of any mystical or healing effect.
Your stone
A little quiet to keep close.
Carry it through the day, hold it during meditation, or set it by your bed for a calm, violet glow.