Amethyst is an unusual crystal, which is the most expensive kind of quartz valued since ancient times. For its special transparency and abundance of colors it is recognized as a gem of the second class. Purple mineral, due to its beauty and rarity is generally referred to the first class.
Amethyst is a stone accessible to almost everyone. Unlike many other stones, the main indicator influencing the cost is not the size and size, but the degree of transparency and color saturation.
Chameleon stone, which can change its color from dark purple to pink. A.I. Kuprin compared this mineral with violets growing in the Libyan mountains. The stone is usually found in the form of druses and crystals. Amethyst stone is a kind of quartz, the most valuable of them. The composition of this quartz is simple - it is silicon. Stone crystals grow on a quartz substrate of the usual opaque grey color. In nature, amethyst is found in the form of elongated crystals, in the form of scepters ranging in size from 5 to 100 mm.
Rich deposits of amethyst are found in Brazil, Sri Lanka and Uruguay. There are such deposits in the USA and Madagascar. In the 16th century, reddish amethysts were called "vareniks". The purple color of amethyst usually disappears when heated and restores its color when cooled. The ancient myth of amethyst connects its name with the nymph Ametis, who fled the courtship of the god Dionysus. Saving the nymph, the goddess Artemis has turned her into a stone, which is now considered as a shield from intoxication in Greek ometistoz - "not drunk". However, it is noted that the stone could have been so named because of its purple color, reminiscent of the shade of diluted wine. Therefore, it is believed that amethyst strengthens the will and loyalty. Another name for the stone was "Bacchus stone".
Amethyst jewelry:
Thanks to its beautiful sparkling color, amethyst is considered a gemstone and is very popular in the jewelry industry. Since ancient times, boxes, bottles and seals have been made of amethyst in China and Greece. In Russia, amethysts were used to make decorations for icons of crosses and altars. The crown of Queen Godunova was made of ornaments with sapphire and amethyst stones. Now amethysts are used for cutting rings, beads and earrings. Low prices for such products are justified by the fact that a wide range of synthetic amethyst products are available on the sales market.
Amethyst magic:
By its properties amethyst is attributed mystical capabilities, it gives the opportunity to open a "third eye". The stone crystal located between the eyebrows promotes inner peace and calms the consciousness. In the Middle Ages the stone was called the stone of love. But in different countries it had different properties, in India - peace, in Europe - sincere and sincere, in Egypt - health and happiness. If a person drinks water infused on the stone, it will bring him fecundity and protect him from enemies, make him deft. The stone makes the mind clear and helps to control emotions, reduces irritability and helps in insomnia.
Doctors with amethyst:
It is believed that if you wear a stone on a ring finger (men - on the right hand, women on the left hand) will strengthen the immunity. Amethyst stone also, treats skin diseases, strengthens memory, if the amethyst worn constantly, it will really help its owner. By changing its color you can find out what the mood of its owner. If the owner wore it during a conflict situation, the stone needs to be cleaned, just keep it under running water for a while so that it can regain its energy.
Horoscope:
In astrology, the stone is particularly useful for Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. Taurus and Lions are not recommended to wear it.
The stone changes its color from light, angle of rotation and ambient temperature. Because of this, it was very much loved by travelers and seafarers. They believed that by changing the color of the stone, it is possible to make a weather forecast, if the stone was lighter, then the weather will be clear, with darkening of the color promised rainy weather.