Amethyst

Do you need some protection in your life? Are you trying to break some bad habits? Or maybe you're looking to purify yourself or your spaces? If so, then Amethyst is the perfect stone for you!

The chakras most commonly associated with this stone is the crown and third eye. The crown chakra goes by the name Sahasrara which is the seventh chakra and is seen as a purple or violet light. Its purpose is to enlighten and deepen your spiritual connections, transform, and connect you to the divine. The third eye chakra is called the Ajna which is the sixth chakra and is seen as a deep indigo light which is known for its perception and awareness.

This crystal is associated with the signs of Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Virgo is the sixth zodiac sign which is represented by the maiden who is known for their analytical, hardworking, and intelligent nature. Sagittarius is the ninth sign and is represented by an archer who is adventurous, honest, and curious. Capricorn is the tenth sign and is represented by a sea-goat who is known for their hardworking, ambitious, and loyal nature. Aquarius is the eleventh sign who is seen as a water-bearer that is known for being unpredictable, creative, and independent. And finally, Pisces is the twelfth sign represented by two fish and is known to have heightened creativity, intuition, and empathy.

Amethyst is usually associated with the element of wind because of how it is seen to have intuitive and psychic qualities, perfectly matching the Amethysts’ soothing and divine qualities.

The planets most connected with Amethyst are Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune. Jupiter is commonly associated with fortune, growth and happiness. Saturn is often seen as a planet that represents responsibility, structure, and goals. Then, Neptune is associated with dreams, the subconscious, and fantasies.

Amethyst pairs well with the stones of Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, and Citrine. Clear Quartz is a great choice to pair with, due to it being an amplifying crystal. Rose Quartz is also a good choice because it helps with love, compassion, and combating anxieties and fears. Citrine is then another great choice because it is seen as a prosperity stone which is good for happiness, abundance, and optimism.

Amethyst is known for its beautiful rich purple tones that are typically translucent. It generally has a Mohs Hardness Score of 7. This makes it a relatively durable stone and an excellent choice for jewelry. The chemical formula for this stone is SiO2. Another name for this is silicon dioxide, of the quartz variant. It also belongs to the trigonal crystal system.

Amethyst is found in quite a lot of places like Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Africa, Canada, Russia, Europe, and in the USA.

Traits:

• Protection
• Breaking Habits
• Purification

Metaphysical Stats:

• Chakras: Crown, Third Eye
• Zodiac: Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
• Element: Wind
• Planet: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune
• Crystal Pairings: Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Citrine

Science Stats: 

• Type: Quartz (Silicon Dioxide)
• Color: Purple
• Mohs Score: 7
• Chemical Formula: SiO2
• Crystal System: Trigonal
• Clarity: Translucent
• Origin: Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Africa, Canada, Russia, Europe, USA
• Water Safe: Yes