Amethyst

Divine Connection, Peace, Wisdom

Mohs Hardness：7

Crystal structure: Trigonal

Place of Origin: Global

Chakra Correspondence: Third Eye, Crown, Soul star

Partners well with: Black Tourmaline, Chalcedony, Chrysoprase, Healer’s gold, Jet, Moldavite, Natrolite, Obsidian, Phenakite, Quartz, Scolecite, Sugilite

Astrological Correspondence: Aquarius

Amethyst is a type of quartz that is found in many regions of the world, famous for its shades of purple. The purple hues of this gem are due to manganese, while the depth of the color is influenced by the amount of iron present in its matrix.

Also known as the stone of sobriety, Amethyst was used in the past to abate the effects of drunkenness. The name itself originates from the Greek word amethystos, which means “without wine” or “not intoxicating.”

A Greek legend about Bacchus, the god of wine, tells about a pretty girl named Amethyst who was on her way to worship at the temple of Diana. Bacchus threatened Amethyst with his tiger when he encountered her in the forest. She prayed to Diana to protect her and was transformed into a clear crystal quartz so she could not be torn apart by the tiger. Feeling regret over his actions, Bacchus then anointed Amethyst with his sacred wine but was unable to pour enough and cover her entirely. This explains why Amethyst is purple and that there can sometimes be some unevenness. It also relates to the healing properties of this stone that help with sobriety.

Some metaphysical benefits of Amethyst

• Since it’s mainly associated with the Crown Chakra, it can help quiet your thoughts so you can enter deeper states of meditation. 
• It helps you listen to spiritual guidance rather than your emotional reactions
• Most of the time, placed in the bedroom for peaceful sleep
• Brings serenity, protection, detoxification, calm, and spiritual connection
• Brings deep relaxation and helps you fall into a restful sleep
• Helps seek out the sources of destructive behaviors and emotional responses
• Helps stimulate the imagination and strengthens your capacity for intellectual reasoning and logic