| Amethyst is used in crystal healing/therapy and | | | | face of life's difficulties. |
| worn as jewellery(whether as necklaces, pendants | | | | Being a form of quartz, amethyst crystals can |
| or earrings) to treat conditions of irritability, | | | | vary from a deep purple to much lighter pink |
| stress, stage fright, depression, insomnia, colds, | | | | hues. |
| sinus problems and hormonal production. | | | | These differences in purple colouration of this |
| The profoundly healing nature of Amethyst | | | | crystal caused by variations in the amounts |
| crystals is also used to assist in protecting already | | | | present of magnesium during the crystallization |
| positive and harmonious circumstances, within | | | | process. when heated, amethyst becomes more |
| both the self and externally, in addition to helping | | | | yellow in hue. It might also show secondary hues |
| resolve difficult challenges which anybody's life can | | | | of red and blue. |
| bring. | | | | Though found across the world, the most notable |
| This crystal helps integrate the qualities of | | | | Amethyst deposits are found in Uruguay, Brazil |
| spirituality and love in one's journey through | | | | and Madagascar. |
| current circumstances and towards feelings of | | | | Physical Characteristics: |
| fulfillment and harmony in life. | | | | Hardness: 7 |
| Amethyst crystals and jewellery are said to: | | | | Chemical Composition: (SiO2) Silicon Dioxide. |
| - Help develop and Increase self-organisation and | | | | Class: tectosilicate. |
| positivity | | | | Crystal system: Hexagonal. |
| - Disperse / ground harmful negative energy | | | | "Whilst crystals can be helpful in the healing of |
| enabling one to see and act more clearly. | | | | mental and physical conditions, they should not be |
| - Constructively enable one to develop wishes and | | | | seen as or used as a replacement for professional |
| dreams. | | | | medical advice". |
| - Aid in being more engaged and proactive in the | | | | |