Amethyst is a beautiful and popular gemstone that is associated with the month of February. It is believed to bring personal empowerment and strength, which makes it a popular choice for jewelry and other healing purposes. Once it was found in the royal families of Europe and Asia. The name Amethyst comes from Greek word ‘amethystos’ which means intoxicate, remedy for drunkenness. Amethysts is a lilac variety of quartz, and come in a variety of colors ranging from light lilac to deep purple.
Amethyst is formed over thousands of years through a complex process. The hexagonal crystal system of amethyst is found in large cavities in smaller rocks. The smaller rocks are called basalts and formed as a result of the volcanic eruption. They serve as a foundation for the formation of amethyst stones. Around volcanoes, silica-containing water flows through the rocks and penetrates their cavities. The silica and other minerals in the water react with the rocks, then quarts formed. Finally, Quarts turn into amethyst as a result of gamma irradiation. A later number of years, it develops as a crystal mineral-Amethyst under some natural process.
Once Russia was the major source of Amethyst, now it turned to America and South Africa. High quality amethyst gemstone found in Sibiria, Srilanka, Brazil. The most famous amethyst known as ‘deep Siberian’ has more purple color than other amethyst stones. The Anahi mine in Bolivia and Karibia mine in Africa are the largest amethyst producers in World.
Properties
Chemical formula of amethyst is SiO2, silicon dioxide
It is a type || category gemstones, so it hasn’t any inclusions on the formation time.
Some are transparent, others translucent
Hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale.
Sensitive to sunlight
Benefits
Amethyst stone has some spiritual properties that make it use as medicine for more health issues
Making the skin look better
Reducing hormonal imbalances
Enhancing digestion
It reduces anxiety
Removes negative thoughts
Enhance mental focus
Overcoming emotional manipulation
Increasing endocrine function
Reducing headaches
Amethyst has immense healing power and, with its stunning color and beauty, amethyst is an ideal gemstone to gift or wear to those born in February. Also, it is a perfect gift for a sixth wedding anniversary.
