Amethyst: deposits, types and properties

If we talk about precious, semiprecious stones, it is simply impossible not to touch one of the most famous. Amethyst is a stone, of course, very beautiful, but it is known not only for external data. A curious story and one of the most powerful magical qualities in the environment of minerals made violet quartz truly unique.

From our publication you will learn what chemists, geologists and esotericists tell about stone. We will tell you who the amethyst is suitable for and how to use it for good.

Amethyst is a type of quartz and belongs to silicas. Impurities of such components as cobalt, manganese, and iron are traced in its structure.

As a rule, a mineral grows in rocks on an opaque grayish-colored substrate. Under natural conditions, the stone is found in the form of individual crystalline translucent or transparent formations with a rhomboid elongated shape.

The main appeal of the stone is its spectacular purple color. By color intensity, the mineral is from completely faded to dark, almost black in color. Especially great color opens with natural light, which highlights the color depth and radiance.

Mineralogy interprets the origin of the original purple color of amethyst in various ways. There is an opinion that violet is given by the manganese and cobalt contained in the stone. Some see the reason for the presence of organic coloring pigments.Others are inclined that the source of coloring is hiding in violations of the crystal base of the stone and in the presence of iron particles.

Translated from the ancient Greek language, the word "amethyst" (amethystos) means "not drunk" or "not drunk." There are several explanations for this name. The most chic of them is mythological. An ancient legend tells how Dionysus (Bacchus, Bacchus), the god of winemaking, fell in love with the beautiful nymph Ametis, who, in turn, did not respond to his feelings.

Tired of the amorous pursuit of the intoxicated deity, Ametis turned to the goddess of the moon and hunting Artemis. She turned her to stone. Dionysus made an attempt to invigorate his beloved. He sprinkled the stone with his magical wine, but the drink only absorbed into the crystal, and thus he acquired his purple hue. Subsequently, Zeus chopped amethyst into pieces, and so magnificent stones scattered around the world.

The second interpretation is more mundane. The ancient Romans and Greeks found it a shame to drink strong wine. In this regard, each time they placed a transparent amethyst crystal next to a jug. Drinking should be diluted with water until it acquires the same color as the mineral. At the same time, the ability to protect against intoxication was attributed to lilac quartz itself.. Therefore, cups were often decorated with them, and necklaces with him were put on feasts.

You can read in the Bible that the purple mineral was one of the stones adorning the vestments of the high priest in Jerusalem. The Chinese put on crystal amulets on the eve of the battle. In the Middle Ages, the church fell in love with the mineral; it was even called “monastic” or “bishop's”.

There are other names for the gem, for example, “bishop's” (Old Russian) and “apostolic” (in the Orthodox tradition) stone.

In that era, this stone was more valuable than ruby. Amethyst was a favorite stone of the church fathers, actually for this reason, crosses, icons of saints, an altar were often decorated with a purple nugget.

The mineral, among other things, is called the “widow stone” (like alexandrite and pearls). The mineral is considered a symbol of a woman’s great love and devotion. Such jewelry items are worn by beautiful women who have lost a much beloved spouse, as well as vowing endless devotion to their beloved.

Crystal is mined in various places around the world.

His deposits are present:

• in North America and Brazil - Brazilian deposits of these minerals are quite widespread, but the stones mined there are not endowed with high quality characteristics;
• stone is likewise mined in South America;
• Africa
• Of Asia;
• Russian Federation;
• Germany
• Armenia
• in Sri Lanka (Ceylon island);
• in Madagascar.

Minerals mined at various points differ in their characteristics and properties. In Asia, nuggets of the highest quality are mined, but their volume is not too large.

In our country, purple stone is mined in the Urals. The Ural mineral is of the highest quality and has the name "Deep Siberian". There is another domestic field, which is considered the most rare. Name it "Amethyst Coast" or "Cape Ship". It is located on the Kola Peninsula in the Murmansk Region.

Amethyst is unique in its properties, which distinguishes it from other minerals.

As mentioned above, amethyst is a type of quartz in which the parallelepiped faces dominate. The chemical formula is SiO2. As a rule, the mineral can be found in the form of neat brushes and friends.

The color of the stone is very saturated and depends on the inclusions of iron in the crystal. Under the influence of sunlight, the mineral burns out and loses its color saturation. If the mineral is heated to 200 degrees, then it begins to change its own color from yellow to green and completely colorless. As it cools, the amethyst recreates its original color. At 300-500 ° C, the stone becomes colorless forever (only directed ionization can help); and at a temperature of 500 to 600 ° C, the stone acquires a bright yellow color and is converted to quartz. During every 25 years of its existence, the stone loses approximately 20% in color saturation.

From the history of the mineral, its purpose becomes clear. Amethyst personifies serenity, chastity and infallibility. The colors of violets quartz protects against bad habits and attachments, as well as from disturbing the process of falling asleep. This mineral will be an excellent talisman for someone who lives according to classical moral views.

According to its characteristics, the stone is transformed, as it were, in addition to its owner. As a result, the pure and light mineral in conflicts is reorganized into the negative negative emotions of the owner. If you suspect that contention is brewing, remove the jewelry to avoid trouble, and then rinse it in running water.

The purple color of the amethyst corresponds to the Sahasrara chakra, located in the crown of the head. She is responsible for wisdom, foresight and spirituality. Consequently, harmony with the mineral will contribute to the formation of such features. A talisman with a mineral, in addition, will teach you how to feel hypocrisy and cryo-water. With it, you will free yourself from nervousness and restraint.

The mystical characteristics of this amulet are quite contradictory. He is able to both strengthen the matrimony, and turn it into dust. It happens that a stone is given for the purpose of love spell. In this episode, the amethyst actually initiates reciprocity (and is able to upset a long-term union or relationship), but such a black book does not give happiness.

In ancient times, weather was predicted by purple quartz - it becomes dark if a hurricane is approaching. Of course, all the features that we talked about are owned only by natural stone. The mineral grown in the laboratory is lifeless based on the beliefs of magic, no matter how ideal it is.

The following magical characteristics of the mineral are usually distinguished:

• saves his master from hypochondriacal disorder and bad thoughts;
• reveals the sixth sense and extrasensory perception;
• can help resolve a controversial situation without loss;
• gives happiness;
• protects from magic;
• relieves spleen, heals mental pain;
• protects from nasty dubious actions;
• helps its owner in love, protects from infidelity.
• amethyst amulet will protect the marriage from turmoil and strife.

Since ancient times, the mineral is credited with the opportunity to get rid of intoxication. It helps not only to be sober for a long time in the process of libations, but also clarifies the rational mind of an already tipsy person, and in the morning makes a hangover easier.

A wide healing feature of amethyst and its use in alternative medicine is the liberation from addictions: from addiction to drugs and alcohol.

The healing qualities of amethyst are widely used in stone therapy (lithotherapy). Through the mineral they treat many ailments.

• Kidney disease.
• Nightmares.
• This amulet, placed on the stomach, cures headaches, as well as spleen.
• It helps to fight hunger during the diet, which improves the result of losing weight and facilitates the diet.
• Removes psychological stress.
• It can help with various mental stress to remove stress and anxiety.
• It inhibits the process of vision loss.
• It cures infertility, promotes the bearing of a healthy baby.
• During epidemics, the talisman protects against infections due to the disinfecting effect of the stone. This feature was used in ancient China. Boxes and bottles were made from minerals to preserve potions so that they would not deteriorate and absorb bad energy.
• Sexual disorders.
• Saves memory.

And also if you wear jewelry made of this stone, your eyesight will improve, your emotional arousal will leave, insomnia will disappear and the activity of the nervous and endocrine systems will normalize. A stone can suppress pain if applied to a painful area. Anyone who wants to lose weight, can overcome the feeling of hunger through a natural doctor.

In the role of a medicine that facilitates the course of the common cold, you can use amethyst water. To do this, put an amethyst crystal in a vessel of water, and so insist night. To recharge extra vital energy, you need to set the water in such a way that a full moon is reflected in it. Such water can wash your face in order to remove acne.

To get rid of despondency or psychological problems, ancient practice advises to take the purple mineral, hold it in your hands and watch for a long time in order to establish a spiritual connection. Then imagine the sea at sunset. In thoughts put the sun in amethyst and enjoy its rays. This pacifies thoughts, brings them back to normal, frees from negativity and anger.

The colors come in different: light, with a hardly distinguishable violet color, bluish, lavender, blue, black, purple. Inhomogeneously colored minerals are often found. It is known that the color of gems depends on what foreign substances they include. The characteristics of the mineral depend on the type of crystal.

A particularly popular type of amethyst is the one that has a purple color.

Nevertheless, the mineral happens in different colors, and for this reason it is of great interest to collectors and jewelers.

• Green Amethyst (green) has a natural origin. This sample comes across quite rarely; it is used in jewelry making. Due to the high density and strength, stonecutters perform unique cuts, for example, cabochon.

• Pink amethyst is a symbol of happiness, associated with tenderness. This “romanticism” containing color of the mineral is extremely rare, therefore it costs a lot of money. The stone of unsurpassed beauty deserves a frame of high quality. The crystal can be interspersed, and being in sunlight for a long time, it loses saturation.

• Black amethyst - Species especially rare in nature. Another name is "Black King". According to some information, this stone can neutralize radiation radiation. This gem does not disregard either a practicing magician or a collector. The mystical qualities of the stone make it possible to realize tasks of varying complexity, in addition, they assist in the cure of many diseases. This crystal is especially often practiced in magical ceremonies.

• Purple amethyst recognized by color saturation.The stone can be pale lilac, the color of lavender or violet, bright purple color. The shade is influenced by the contained iron. A transparent mineral with a minimum number of inclusions is especially appreciated by jewelers.

The main characteristic that distinguishes natural stone from counterfeit is hardness. Quartz stones are stronger than steel. When you purchase amethyst products, bring a knife or blade with you. Try to scratch - genuine stone cannot be scratched. This technique is enough to separate the mineral from the clumsy fake made of plastic or glass. However, when you see a purple mineral grown artificially or artificially enriched in color, scratching will not be able to help.

The coloring technique makes it possible to expose not only painted pieces of glass, but also stones that have acquired colors under a specialized lamp. For natural minerals, the color will be a little uneven, in some places more intense, in some places less bright. Very rarely comes in nature and impeccable transparency. In short, a flawless mineral is likely to be, if not an outright fake, then, in all likelihood, simply artificial.

Water will also allow you to distinguish genuine jewelery from fake. Just dip the stone in a vessel of water and hold there for a minute. A genuine amethyst seems to absorb moisture, its edges will be more colorless. Artificial - no.

Try to warm the stone in your hands. Minerals practically do not absorb heat. Consequently, the natural pattern will be kept cool to the touch, and the fake will heat up from your hands.

The sun will also be an excellent help if you place a few hours of decoration under the rays of the decoration. Natural amethyst is deprived of color under their influence in proportion, false - not.

Examine the mineral under the magnifying glass. As already mentioned, there are practically no perfect minerals in nature. It is clear that the question of the naturalness of the mineral is first of all a question of value. When a fake amethyst seeks to sell you for the price of the present, the seller is an obvious swindler.

When purchasing amethyst, do not forget to ask for documents on the mineral, ask about its authenticity and origin.

Amethyst is a fairly strong stone, and, as a result, its help tends to be as big as the damage if it is used incorrectly.

Experts in the field of astrology in the description of the stone claim that it is best suited to Gemini, Aquarius and Libra. The bulk of the other signs of the zodiac mineral will not bring much benefit, but also does not cause trouble. Only Taurus and Lions are considered an exception - the stone is strongly contraindicated for them. These zodiac signs have opposite character traits - composure and activity, self-confidence. The crystal is able to become a factor of blues for Taurus, and Leo to obstruct the manifestation of their natural charisma.

In order for the amethyst to be able to serve you as long as possible, follow a few simple recommendations of how to wear this stone.

• So that the mineral does not lose its own miraculous power, it is required to nourish it from time to time. It is advisable to perform this on the growing moon.
• As previously stated, purple stone pales when exposed to sunlight.Temporarily do not wear jewelry with quartz, keep it in a dark place. And wrap it in a soft cloth to protect it from damage.
• Temperature jumps are detrimental to stones. Over time, they begin to crack and fade.
• It is advisable to remove mineral bracelets, as well as rings, when washing dishes, hand wash, or do wet cleaning. Detergents and cleaners have a bad effect on amethyst.
• Quartz jewelry accumulate negative energy on itself. To cleanse them of negative information, systematically rinse your jewelry. The best thing is running water, it should be noted that it is not from the water supply.
• It happens that the mineral becomes cloudy. In such a situation, it needs to be cleaned. With very advanced options, the jeweler should be engaged. However, something can be done in the home environment. To do this, hold the amethyst in soapy water for a certain time, and then clean it with a soft toothbrush.
• Protect the stone from bumps and falls. It is quite durable, but for all that, there is no need to take risks. The most fragile minerals are inexpensive amethysts from Brazil's geodes.

Luxurious and mysterious stone is unique in its kind, however, products with it are really available for an average budget. This applies to silver jewelry. They will be an excellent gift for themselves or a loved one, an exquisite complement to the image, a healing amulet and a miraculous charm from negative energy.

How amethyst is mined - see in the next video.