Crystal: Amethyst
Source: Brazil
Weight: 1.31kg
Form: Druzy
Best known for: Protection | Healing | Intuition | Grounding
Chakra: Crown and Root
Use: Earth is the primary source of some of the most treasured and naturally formed gems in the world. Since antiquity, humans have excavated crystals from the Earth to use decoratively, and to harness the flow of positive energies to improve various aspects of health, wellness and life. Amethysts are said to have many healing benefits such as:
- Healing of migraines
- Balancing mood swings
- Promoting calm and relaxation
- Dispelling anger, rage, fear and anxiety
- Overall healing and cleansing
- Relief from stress
- Healing physical ailments of the nervous system
- Curing of nightmares and insomnia
Science: Chemical composition: SiO2. Moh's hardness: 7.
A druzy, druse or drusy, is an aggregate cluster of small crystals that can be formed by many different minerals. The type of mineral and shapes of crystals formed within it vary depending on temperature, pressure and what makes up the fluid during formation. During formation of a druzy, the tiny crystals of minerals form on the surface of another stone. There are many types of druzy, because there are many types of minerals. In this case, the quartz variety of amethyst crystals are formed on the surface of the jasper stone.
Feng Shui:
Amethyst is widely used in Feng Shui as it is an Earth element in itself and is said to bring the following varieties of luck if placed in certain areas of your home or work space:
- South: Fame luck
- Southeast: Wealth luck
- East: Health luck
- South West: Relationship luck