History of amethyst stone
Originally used as an ornamental stone, Amethyst stone was first used for decorative purposes by the Etruscans and the Egyptians. It was also used during the 18th century to make staples and pins. Nowadays, the amethyst stone is still considered a gemstone, which has earned him in the past his highlight on many precious goods (British Crown, Egyptian crown, Russian crown, etc ...). Because of its color and the beauty of its luster, it is still one of the most sought after stones.
Origin and composition of the amethyst stone
Discovered in very large quantities at the beginning of the 20th century, the amethyst stone is considered to be a very recent stone. Originally, its deposits were mainly found in Uruguay and Brazil.
Amethyst stone is part of the family of purple quartz, that is to say stones composed of silicon dioxide. This stone varies between diaphanous and translucent, between a purplish and purple hue, which is mainly due to the iron impurities that can be found in its lens. The color variations that can be found for this stone can range from purple, bluish, to light purple. It is possible to find more purple tones depending on where it is extracted. The same amethyst stone can and often does offer different intensities of color, with an alloy of blue, purple and pink. Up to 250 ° C, the color of this stone is perfectly intact. From 500 ° C, the color of this stone changes to become light yellow.
Virtues and properties of amethyst stone in lithotherapy
In lithotherapy, the amethyst stone is considered to be the stone of humility and stone of wisdom. She stimulates creativity, imagination and clarity. Also, this stone plays a big role and promotes meditation, concentration but also spiritual elevation. She also takes care ofsoothe anger, fear, anxiety, anxiety, sadness and grief.
Amethyst stone also has the property in lithotherapy to be a passing stone and to be a stone that includes separation. It can be used in case of loss of a loved one, both for the one who leaves and for the one who stays. A great property and virtues of amethyst is purify places and objects, whatever its shape. She purifies the physical body but also will have it. It accepts and integrates perfectly new products, changes. She isrt also to clean, purify and recharge other stones and minerals.
Still within the framework of a purification of a place, the amethyst stone contributes in lithotherapy to the peace and relaxation. It provides calm and deep relaxation if it is in a room. If it is in your living room, this stone can increase the energy rate of the room in question.
Symbolism of the amethyst stone
Amethyst stone traditions
- Buddhism: Stone of the spiritual journey
- Catholicism: Peter of the Bishop
- Celticism: Druid's Stone
- India: Brahmin stone
- Amethyst wedding: 48 years of marriage
Reloading
After a while the stone has given all the energy it could, it can be purified energetically by immersing it for several hours in demineralized water, possibly slightly salty. avoid charging it in the sun because it will eventually lose its colors, the ultraviolet rays of the sun will make it whiten.
Characteristics:
Deposit: Uruguay
Weight: about 27-35g
