The amethyst stone is a stone of stimulation, serenity, and creativity. It soothes anger and especially anguish. The minerals in the stone guarantee your good mental balance. The stone especially minimizes fear and grief. Amethyst is one of the gemstones.
The history of the stone
The etymological meaning of the word "amethyst" comes from the Latin word amethystus. The discovery of the stone was since antiquity. It was the Egyptians who carried the stone at that time. Egyptian gods such as the Pharaoh wore the amethyst stone as pendants. Catholic bishops decorated their rings with amethyst. This is interesting for the Catholics because amethysts have the same color as the bishops' garments. That is why the amethyst stone is named as the bishops' stone. Amethyst is known as a stone of clarity of mind. The crowns of the British kingdom are also presented by the stone. The
amethyst stone is a jewel that has great value mainly because it is an elegant and noble material.
The characteristics of the jewel
It should also be noted that amethysts are a natural mineral. They are crystals of purple color. The amethyst is classified in the category of crystalline-trigonal-trapezohedral. Moreover, it is important to know that the stone is of the Silicates family. It is in the quartz variety known as the chemical formula SiO2. Amethyst is composed of silicon dioxide whose color is due to traces of iron. It has a hardness of 7 and a density of 2.65 at pleochroism. Like other jewels, it is measured in carats. The carat of amethyst is 0.20 grams. The color of the stone is almost pink (on light purple) and dark purple at the depth of the amethyst. But there are also other colors such as green or yellow citrine. Amethyst of yellow citrine color is rarely found. Intense colors (purple, blue, and red) and pure colors are also available.
Virtues of amethyst
Firstly, amethyst reduces stress and calms nervousness. In addition, it soothes negative emotions such as anger and anxiety. Once your body is linked directly with the stone, this action accentuates the nervous balance. Your energy will be restored without forgetting peaceful sleep. The amethyst stone also promotes intellectual balance. It brings benefits to schoolchildren and workers. Moreover, it does not remain mute in front of the problems of addiction. This stone also brings benefits such as: allowing the reopening of the mind, making good decisions in life, having new ideas, and internal pacification. This stone keeps you away from bad thoughts and prevents bad dreams. Finally, it is the source of elevation of the mind and soul.