Amethyst

What is Amethyst? Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. Because of its purple colour the crystal is a very popular form of quartz which has its own name “Amethyst”. The purple hue occurs when trace amounts of iron are incorporated during the crystal's formation. After the crystallization, gamma rays, emitted by radioactive materials within the host rock, irradiated the iron to produce the purple colour. The name “Amethyst” derives from the Greek amethystos, which means “a remedy against drunkenness,” The Greeks gave it this name because of its wine-like colour and attributed it to the Greek mythology of Bacchus, the god of wine. The stone was believed to keep the hearer clear headed and quick witted in battle and business affairs. 

Amethyst is the Birthstone of February and is commonly given as a gift for the sixth year anniversary. 

Amethyst deposits can be found in Brazil, Canada, Britain, USA, Mexico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, East Africa, Siberia and India

Healing Properties:

Amethyst absorbs and emits far-infrared radiation, which means that it is genuinely believed to be physically beneficial, if not controversial, when it comes to easing pain, improving circulation and inhibiting bacterial growth (any desires to enhance physical healing via the use of far-infrared radiation in Amethyst

How to use:

Wear or place as appropriate, especially as jewelry. Clusters and geodes can be placed in the environment and single points are used in healing. Place the point in towards you to draw in energy, and away from you to draw off energy. Amethyst is especially beneficial when worn over the throat or heart. For insomnia or nightmares, Place under the pillow