Amethyst

Amethyst the purple quartz

Amethyst is formed from geodes internal lining that can go as high as10 feet tall and weigh several tons. Some colors of amethyst specimens from certain regions slowly fade when exposed to light. Amethyst is treated under immense heat to deepen the color, or to transform them into Citrine. Some stones change to light green color and are called “Prasiolite”, or “Green Amethyst”, as familiarly called in the gem market.

History

Ancient Egyptians used amethyst gemstones and greatly utilized the stones in antiquity for intaglio engraved gems. The Greeks associated amethyst gems as medicine to prevent intoxication. The medieval European soldiers used amethyst amulets to ward off harmful elements in battle. In the 19th century, the presence of manganese was attributed as the cause of amethyst color. However, as color can be greatly changed even after it was altered by heat, the color was believed to change due to ferric thiocyanate or sulfur.

Benefits derived by the wearer

1. Amethyst as a healing stone and is known for calming and protecting the mind. 2. It improves blood circulation. For more power, wear gemstone with south sea pearls to multiply these powers. 3. It is good for sleep. Amethyst exudes infrared rays that have been well known to regulate sleeping patterns. It drives off insomnia and promotes peaceful and healing slumber. 4. It is cell regenerating as scientific studies prove that an increasing infrared radiation is correlated directly to an increase in the levels of body energy. 5. Anti-bacteria stone as natural amethyst produces very strong infrared rays. This radiation is a protection from bacteria and killing enzymes. 6. It soothes people who are performing constant rigorous and hard mental activity. Known as “nature’s tranquilizer”, amethyst according to many healers is and effective stone in relaxing the nervous system as well as increased mental strength, stability, and vigor. 7. It is a great stone to use to increase your psychic abilities and strengthen your intuition. It is also an excellent stone to be used in meditation and for opening the third eye. 8. It heightens your ability to create new concepts and open the channels to your higher self. For spiritual growth, no other stone is better than amethyst. 9. It has the power to avert the mind keeping it safe from psychic attacks and changing positive to negative energy depriving you of positive and tranquil tenacity. 10. It is a beautiful violet-colored stone also known as a lover’s gem, signifying faithfulness and true love. 11. It changes color when the wearer becomes ill. Its radiance is increased if kept close to any poisonous substance.

Procedure for wearing Amethyst Gemstone

The best metal for amethyst is silver; the second choice is the metal for platinum; making gold the last choice and avoided if possible. Wear amethyst in the middle finger of the correct hand (Left Hand for left-handed people and the Right Hand for right-handed people). Wear your lucky gemstone in the Saturday evening during the waning of the moon to get the best results.