Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz. It gets its color from iron and manganese present within the crystal. It’s a powerful stone that can soothe your emotional wounds and help you with your spiritual development.

Natural amethyst is formed when heat and pressure are combined with silica. The most common type of amethyst is the dark purple variety, which occurs in Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Africa, and Russia.

History

Ancient Egyptians used amethyst in their jewelry and also believed it had mystical powers, such as warding off evil spirits and bringing peace. This beautiful stone was considered a symbol of royalty and nobility. The emperors and kings were presented with amethysts as a symbol of their status and spiritual power. The Greeks believed that if they drank wine with an amethyst stone nearby they would stay sober throughout the night.

Healing properties and Chakras

Amethyst is a powerful healing stone that works on the third eye chakra (royal blue/purple chakra). The third eye chakra is located in the center of your forehead and is associated with intuition, clarity of thought, and insight. When this chakra is balanced, you’ll have a strong sense of self and enhanced wisdom.

Amethyst is also known to promote relaxation and sleep, so it can be a great stone to keep in the bedroom or use during your meditation.

Some healing properties of amethyst include:

• Promotes clarity
• Eases stress
• Promotes good sleep
• Boosts brain power
• Calms the emotions
• Helps with spiritual development

Amethyst is a wonderful companion to have around you, especially if you are working through any difficult emotional times.