About Amethyst
A violet variety of quartz, cherished for its purple hues and association with spiritual insight, calmness, and intuition. It's a popular protective stone linked to higher chakras.
Primary Hues
Purple, Violet, Lavender
Metaphysical Properties
Believed to enhance spiritual awareness, promote calmness, sobriety, and intuition. Used for protection against negative energy. Associated with the crown and third eye chakras.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- moderation- and spiritual integration- aligning with Amethyst's calming and intuitive properties.
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes spiritual wisdom- tradition- and higher learning- connecting to Amethyst's enhancement of spiritual awareness.
Associated Deities
Bacchus/Dionysus
Pantheon: Roman/Greek
Domain: Wine- Ecstasy- Liberation
Rationale: Historically associated with preventing intoxication- linking to Amethyst's traditional use for sobriety.
St. Germain
Pantheon: Ascended Master
Domain: Transformation- Alchemy- Violet Flame
Rationale: Associated with the Violet Flame- which resonates with Amethyst's color and purifying energy.
Metaphysical Uses
Meditation for Spiritual Awareness
Altar Piece for Protection
Dream Work Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Amethyst is classified as a tectosilicates, quartz variety mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2). Common crystal habits include 6 sided prism ending in 6 sided pyramid (typical).
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Tectosilicates, quartz variety
- Chemical Formula: Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2)
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Purple, violet, dark purple
- Crystal Habit: 6 sided prism ending in 6 sided pyramid (typical)
- Twinning: Dauphine law, Brazil law, and Japan law
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Vitreous/glassy
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Quartz
- Citrine
- Rose Quartz
- Smoky Quartz
- Clear Quartz
- Prasiolite