

One of the most widely accepted theories is that amethyst forms in hydrothermal veins, which are fractures in the Earth’s crust that are filled with hot mineral-rich fluids. The exact conditions required for the formation of amethyst are still the subject of research, but several theories have been proposed.

The purple coloration of amethyst is due to the presence of iron and other trace elements within the quartz crystal lattice. The exact composition of amethyst can vary depending on the specific deposit and the conditions under which it formed, but the basic chemical formula remains the same.Īmethyst forms in the Earth’s crust from the mineral quartz, which is one of the most common minerals on Earth. The purple color of amethyst is due to the presence of trace amounts of iron and manganese in the crystal lattice. This means that amethyst is composed of silicon and oxygen, with each silicon atom bonded to four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement. In this article, we will explore the formation, physical properties, mining and processing, and geological significance of amethyst.Īmethyst is a variety of the mineral quartz and has the same chemical formula as quartz, which is SiO2. From a geological perspective, amethyst is fascinating because of the way it forms and its presence in various geological settings. Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February and is also associated with properties such as calmness, stability, and mental clarity. The name “amethyst” comes from the Greek word “amethystos,” which means “not drunken,” as it was believed to have the power to prevent intoxication. It is a popular gemstone used in jewelry and has been prized for its beauty for centuries. Tushita’s brick and mortar customers continually asked for written information they could present with their stone when giving gifts, saying, “Please, Dawn, could you figure this out for us? We want to give something pretty with our gifted stones.” Thus…the crystal chatter collection was born.Amethyst is a mineral that belongs to the quartz family, known for its purple to violet hue. In fact, that premise is what originally prompted Dawn to create this line of cards. The crystal description cards may be collected and stored in our keepsake box (Purchased separately) or given as gifts when you bless a loved one with a stone. You may lay it on your body or hold it in your hand. If you do not have a specific crystal on hand, but want to work with its energy, use the card instead. Each card is Infused with the energy of the stone making them a useful tool for meditation or healing work as an alternative to the physical stone.

Our card contains the metaphysical meaning of the stone, a photo, the associated chakra, numerical vibration, astrological sign, color, hardness, rarity, location and cautions.Ī color-coded bar on the card assists in quickly identifying the associated chakra, making access and storage a breeze. You no longer need to check several resources to find the answer to your questions. This double sided-card 3" x 5" is filled with information to help you align with the energy of your stone.

Learn the Metaphysical Meaning of your healing gemstone using this collectible card created by our own Dawn Hall, who combined many resources, years of experience and her own channeling ability to develop these exceptional energy cards.
