Physical and chemical properties
Amethyst is a variety of quartz with purple shades. The stone is mined mainly in the form of druses - clusters of fused crystals.
The largest deposits are Russian and South American. A significant percentage is mined in Brazil, but the quality of the crystals is low. Rare Asian specimens are considered to be of the highest quality.
Physical and chemical properties of the mineral:
- formula – SiO2;
- hardness – 7 points on the Mohs scale;
- density – 2.63–2.65 g/cm3;
- transparency – high;
- luster – pearl-glass;
- color saturation – decreases by 1% every year;
- cleavage – no;
- the fracture is fragile.
NOTE! Under ultraviolet rays, amethyst gradually fades and becomes white. The color may return, but slowly. Under X-rays, color restoration is instantaneous.
Colors and varieties
Everyone knows that amethyst is purple.
However, there are varieties of stone painted in other colors, they differ in their magical properties. Change
Types of stone | Peculiarities | Magic properties |
violet | classic variety, color ranges from light lilac to deep purple | amulet against alcoholism, activator of the “third eye”, assistant in meditation |
pink | expensive mineral, most susceptible to ultraviolet radiation | has a positive effect on emotional state and love feelings |
green (prasiolite) | it is obtained by calcining ordinary amethyst under a special lamp producing a temperature of 500 °C | a talisman for a business person, helps develop business, establish partnerships |
black | rare type of stone | the most powerful mineral in magical terms, a protector from external negativity |
lavender | a stone obtained by calcining pink amethyst | |
blue | the rarest type of stone | |
brandberg | a mixture of purple and smoky quartz, deposits are located in Namibia, specimens with fossilized insects inside are especially valuable | |
chevron | a combination of purple and smoky quartz, the crystal shape resembles a military shoulder strap, which is why it got its name | assistant for psychics and magicians who practice movement outside the body, protector of the astral body |
ametrine | combination of golden and purple quartz | the stone has hypnotizing properties, fills the body with energy |
rutile quartz | a rare variety of garnet-scarlet amethyst | the stone helps to communicate with supernatural entities, brings the achievement of goals closer |
Medicinal properties
Amethyst is worn not only as a talisman, but also as a crystal that helps quickly get rid of certain diseases. It is believed that the stone:
- relieves anxiety and depression, normalizes emotional state;
- promotes sound and restful sleep, relieves nightmares (you need to put a stone under the pillow);
- improves hearing;
- relieves migraines (the stone is heated, held in a fist, then applied to the affected area of the head);
- improves well-being in case of cardiac pathologies;
- normalizes digestion;
- cleanses the liver and kidneys (the crystal is placed in water, left for a day, then this water is drunk);
- normalizes hormonal levels;
- improves the condition of the skin, removes fine wrinkles and excess pigmentation (massage the face with a stone).
Choice depending on year of birth
When choosing minerals, they also focus on the eastern horoscope.
For Geminis who were born in the years of the Horse, Snake, Mouse and Pig, alexandrite is suitable. It eliminates character flaws and helps improve your personal life.
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For those born in the years of the Tiger or Rooster, animals known for their hot-tempered, aggressive nature, pearls, beryl, and selenite are suitable.
Pearl necklace
For Geminis born in the years of the Ox and the Rabbit, beryl is recommended, which organizes, puts people in a working mood, and helps to complete what they started.
For those born in the years of the emotional and unstable Dragon and Monkey, agate is suitable.
For Geminis born in the years of the Dog and Goat, emerald and pearls will help overcome anxiety and suspiciousness.
The magical properties of amethyst for women and men
The name of the stone is Greek. Amethyst means “sober.” Amethyst jewelry is worn at parties and festive events to slow down the drunkenness.
An ancient Greek myth is associated with this property of the stone. The god of wine, Dionysus, fell in love with the beautiful and innocent nymph Amethys. But the nymph, in love with the shepherd, refused God. To protect the beauty from the annoying advances of Dionysus, the goddess Aphrodite turned her into a wonderful purple stone.
Dionysus tried to return his beloved to her previous appearance by filling the crystal with wine. But the wine became water. Thus, amethyst became a symbol of high love feelings and a sober lifestyle.
Amethyst has the following magical properties beneficial for women:
- protects the family hearth;
- protects against betrayal by her husband;
- helps to cope with the death of a spouse;
- increases the reproductive ability of the body, helps to conceive and bear a child;
- protects against negative magical effects.
Amethyst helps men:
- get rid of alcohol addiction and other bad habits;
- successfully return from a trip (recommended for sailors and motorists);
- keep anger and aggression under control;
- reveal talents and abilities;
- prevent conflicts in the workplace;
- successfully conduct business meetings;
- get rid of stress and anxiety.
INTERESTING! Amethyst is associated with the Sahasrara chakra, which is responsible for spiritual development and wisdom.
Amethyst draws out negative energy from a person, gives out positive energy, and helps develop intuition. But the stone has a weak ability to filter out elongated negativity.
Blue
For a very long time, blue amethyst and sapphire were valued equally. This gem adorned the crown of Tsarina Irina Godunova. It has long been considered a mineral of new discoveries. Able to excite brain centers for learning. Good for meditation.
For women, a necklace with blue crystals would be great.
Known for being worn by bishops. Until now, in Catholicism, amethyst is considered a talisman of piety, modesty, sincerity and spirituality.
For Gemini women, its magical properties will be important. For the housewife, it will help keep the house clean and will maintain the positive energy of the home. With this handsome guy, you can predict the weather. If an already dark gem has darkened almost to blackness, it means a thunderstorm is coming.
Zodiac compatibility
Amethyst is a stone whose properties suit people of different zodiac signs.
The table shows the effect amethyst has on each zodiac sign. Change
Zodiac sign | compatibility (“+++” – high, “++” – normal, “+” – acceptable to wear, “–” – unacceptable to wear) | impact of amethyst |
Capricorn | + | recommended for sick people, strengthens strength, helps to recover faster |
Aquarius | +++ | helps in realizing your plans and achieving success |
Fish | + | helps improve intuition, preserve family happiness |
Aries | +++ | protects you from contact with unpleasant people |
Taurus | — | is able to suppress the positive energy of a person born under this zodiac sign |
Twins | + | helps cope with stress, normalizes sleep, gives mental strength and inspiration |
Cancer | + | calms and fills with creative energy |
a lion | — | does not cause harm, but cannot cope with the powerful “lion” energy, it turns out to be powerless in its magical influence |
Virgo | + | recommended for an optimistic mood |
Scales | + | gives confidence, strengthens character |
Scorpion | + | attracts financial success |
Sagittarius | + | makes your endeavors successful |
Characteristics of the zodiac sign Gemini
The element of this sign is air. The patron saint of people is the planet Mercury. Geminis have a strong and strong-willed character. They are talkative, energetic, and find a common language with many. Such people have a lively mind, foreign languages and exact sciences are easy for them. They have changeable moods and quickly change their minds. They lead a busy life, always busy with business.
Men love non-standard and unpredictable decisions; they believe that a move is good because it is unexpected. They do not tolerate dullness and routine. They choose a woman who is comprehensively developed and spontaneous. She must love intriguing flirtation, participate in arguments and have a sense of humor.
Gemini women are mysterious and mysterious, they are fond of magic. They love games and experiments. You can win a lady's favor with graceful and unconventional actions.
Compatibility with other stones
A transparent mineral with light smoky impurities belongs to the air element. Therefore, it is best combined with the same air stones:
- citrine;
- lapis lazuli;
- sapphire;
- topaz;
- peridot;
- rock crystal.
You cannot combine amethyst with minerals belonging to the element of water (Alexandrite, opal, aquamarine). This combination creates energy flows that negatively affect the well-being of the wearer.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are many stones favorable for Aries, and the choice is quite wide. But if you haven’t found your favorite stone in this list, then choose a mineral based on your feelings and intuition. However, you should beware of those minerals that astrologers recommend Libra to wear: corals, lapis lazuli, opals, malachites, beryls and chrysolites. Jewelry made from aventurine and rhodonite will also not bring benefits to Aries.
If Aries has an overly impulsive character, especially for women, then it is better to choose a talisman stone that is light in color or completely transparent.
Stones symbolizing water are not recommended for the Aries zodiac sign. The combination of fire and water will not give harmony. The fiery nature and the water symbol will conflict with each other and introduce unpredictable situations into the life of Aries, who wears the water symbol. If we talk about color, then Aries should not opt for dark-colored stones: black, dark blue or dark green.
Even after reviewing all the information, it is quite difficult to make a clear choice. This is not necessary. Let you have several talisman jewelry for your sign with different minerals, each of them will be suitable for a specific life situation when you need the help and support of a certain stone. But you need to know that some stones, especially ruby, do not like the proximity of other gems and conflict with them, that is, jewelry with a ruby should be worn separately from others. Some other minerals, on the contrary, combine harmoniously with a number of stones and increase the impact on their owner.
The choice of decoration consists of several stages:
- We exclude all stones that are unsuitable for Aries.
- We choose stones that contribute to the development of specific personality traits.
- From the selected stones, we exclude minerals with an inappropriate color or shade.
- From the remaining ones, we select stones that are visually pleasing to you.
- We study the stones in detail, taking into account the gender of Aries, for whom the decoration or souvenir is selected.
Please note that giving jewelry with natural stones is a very responsible matter. You must know the person well, his zodiac sign, basic personality traits, strengths and weaknesses. Aries, especially women, value attention to themselves, so for them the choice of stone for a talisman should be especially careful. Aries are capable of sharply commenting on your gift if you make a mistake in your choice, so do not rely on what you like, but analyze the souvenir in all respects.
Talismans and amulets
Amethyst is used exclusively to create jewelry, and they are worn as talismans. To achieve success, maintain family well-being, and protect from troubles and conflicts, wear:
- ring on the ring finger (women on the left, men on the right);
- a ring with a black amethyst is an ideal amulet for men;
- jewelry in a gold frame for storing energy, in a silver frame for the correct release of energy and positive interaction with the external environment.
How to wear and care for amethyst
Amethyst jewelry can be worn by people of all ages. They can be worn by both men and women for any occasion. However, it is better for young girls to choose pink and lilac crystals, for mature women - luxurious garnet and purple products.
Jewelry in a gold frame is suitable for dark-haired women, and in a silver frame for blondes. It is advisable for men to choose crystals of dark shades.
In order for an amethyst to serve for a long time, you need to follow simple rules for wearing it:
- To replenish magical powers, the stone should be periodically charged to the waxing Moon.
- To ensure that the mineral is less exposed to ultraviolet radiation, it should be stored in a dark place.
- Quartz minerals react negatively to temperature changes and gradually fade and crack. Therefore, they are stored in a place with stable temperature conditions.
- When performing household work, it is better to remove jewelry so that household chemicals do not affect the mineral.
- We should not forget about regular energetic cleansing of amethyst under running water (preferably natural).
- Sometimes amethyst becomes cloudy. In this case, it needs to be taken to a jeweler for cleaning. If the cloudiness is not severe, you can try cleansing the mineral yourself. You need to immerse it in a soapy solution, then scrub it with a toothbrush.
- Amethyst is a strong stone. But still, you shouldn’t drop it often. Low-quality varieties, for example, Brazilian crystal, are fragile and can break if hit hard.
The main advantages of amethyst are its stunning color, tangible magical and healing properties. Amethyst jewelry has been a symbol of luxury and nobility for many centuries. The stone reliably protects against negative magical influences, preserves love feelings, promotes business success and family well-being.