Amethyst

Amethyst is a violet gemstone associated with the quartz family. It acts as a protection to its wearer from any intoxication. Amethyst is very expensive. It is the only gemstone that affects the human body in the most effective ways.

Amethyst is the birthstone of Aquarius i.e. Water Bearer. The time ranges from January 20 - February 18. Amethyst is also an anniversary gemstone for the 4th and 6th year of marriage.

The name Amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos" meaning not drunken. This was maybe due to a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, but most likely, the Greeks were referring to the almost wine-like colour of some stones that they may have encountered.

Amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have a six-sided pyramid at either end or can form as druzes that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations. As a mineral specimen, amethyst is popular for its colour and nice crystal shapes that produce a handsome, purple, sparkling cluster.

Amethyst is colourless in its purest form that is found in abundance. The finest quality Amethyst is medium-to-medium dark in tone, vivid in intensity and purple, reddish purple to bluish purple in hue. Amethyst is related to citrine, which is the yellow form of quartz, and also to rock crystal which is the colourless variety. Heating removes the colour from amethyst or changes it to the yellow of citrine. Most commercial citrine is made in this manner.

Amethyst is a rare form of quartz, which is popular around the world. Oriental amethyst, or purple sapphire, is not quartz but a variety of corundum, a much harder and rarer stone. Amethyst often becomes paler if kept out in the sun. Amethyst should be cleaned in ultrasonic jewellery cleaner or with warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush. These should always be kept away from strong chemicals and sudden temperature changes.

Amethyst is a type of quartz with a mixture of silicon dioxide. The main ingredient is sand. The major part of the quartz is clear, but the beautiful purple colour is derived from the iron impurities in the crystal lattice. The amethyst magnifies right brain activity and psychic abilities. It purifies and energies the blood and also strengthens immunity. It also relieves headaches and helps in curing the blood sugar level. Amethyst is available in various colours ranging from pale red-violet to violet.

Amethyst has many advantages for the body. Just like tourmaline crystal, amethyst gemstone produce small and detectable magnetic fields. Since human body possess a magnetic field, Amethyst and your body can exchange energy with one another. Amethyst happens to be a quartz that means it is actually capable of increasing the size of your bio-magnetic filed by 100%within seconds of standing in its presence. This can help to replenish and rejuvenate lost energy. It also helps to enhance the level of energy.

Amethyst gemstone generates far-infrared radiation. This has a long wavelength infrared radiation. All heat and light particles have a wavelength. Some of the benefits of amethyst are as follows;

It helps in the cell growth process and also helps in cell regeneration. Scientists have studied that infrared radiations helps in increasing the body energy and also helps in re-growing the cells.

Amethyst gemstone helps to induce sleep. The low level of heat emitted from the amethyst crystal actually helps to induce sleep and calms the body down. Blood circulation is enhanced by using the amethyst gemstone. It also helps in improving the circulation of bodily fluids. Far-infrared radiation actually helps in increasing the flexibility of blood vessels.

It helps in smoothing the process of respiration by removing all the toxic elements from the lungs. It also helps in the anti-oxidant process and fights aging. The amethyst gemstone actually enhances the anti-oxidant activity. As the far-infrared radiation enhances the circulatory system, it helps to heal and cure the cells. Cell repair and cell growth is also improved by the usage of this gemstone.