Like all other amethyst types, amethyst and cacoxenite are strong psychic protective stones that are also helpful healing crystals as they transmit the violet fire energy. Ametrine is a violet-yellow stone, and chevron amethyst is a beautiful stone mixed with violet and white quartz. It is also referred to as green amethyst, but it is not a type of amethyst, and I will not elaborate on it on this page.Īmegreen is a mixture of violet and green quartz that carries the heart energy of prasiolite. Prasiolite is the name of a green variety of quartz, believed to belong to the amethyst family. The beautiful transparent lavender crystals of the Vera Cruz variety are famous for their high vibrations, which contribute to spiritual healing. Those who prefer deep violet crystals are popular, and lavender, violet, and light violet stones have similar energy. The above embody powerful vibrations and bring with them impressive healing aspects. Amethyst with a red tip (Auralite-23) is red hematite mixed with violet stones and other minerals, representing exciting energy. Other crystals in this group are Brandberg Amethyst, an old-fashioned rock from Canada identified as Auralite 23.Īmethyst and cacoxenite crystals from Brazil also belong to the amethyst family and have intense spiritual energy. Quartz crystals come in various colors, including black amethyst and the beautiful, recently discovered pink amethyst crystal. Since then, however, large deposits have been found worldwide, and amethyst is now widely available and affordable. Before the 19th century, amethyst was very expensive and, due to its relative rarity, only accessible to the rich.
Some of the greatest producers of natural amethyst are located in Bolivia, Brazil, Tanzania, Uruguay, Zambia, and Arizona. For spiritual people, it represents the spiritual center of the body, the crown of chakras, and many cardinal rings and rosaries mark it. Today, amethyst is one of the most famous gems and is used as the birthstone of February. On the other hand, the ancient Egyptians believed that amethyst gave courage and protection to the wearer, and Egyptian princess Cleopatra is said to have worn an amethyst ring. For this reason, many people who struggle with alcohol addiction wear amethyst as a talisman of mental clarity and support.
In Greek belief, it is said that Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, provided the stone the capability to protect the wearer from drunkenness. The name “amethyst” is originated from the Greek word for sober, amethystos (also known as amethyst).