Violet purple
Hardness 7 (Mohs scale)
Third Eye · Crown
Pisces · Aquarius · Capricorn
Origins & Geology
Found in: Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, South Korea
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz, colored by iron impurities and natural irradiation. It forms inside volcanic rock cavities called geodes, sometimes growing to enormous sizes. The name comes from the Greek amethystos — 'not intoxicated' — as ancient Greeks believed it prevented drunkenness.
Amethyst Meaning & Healing Properties
One of the most powerful protective stones, amethyst creates a shield of light around the aura. It activates the third eye and crown chakras, enhancing intuition, spiritual awareness, and psychic abilities. Healers use it to calm the mind, aid meditation, and support sobriety and emotional balance.
How to Use Amethyst
- Meditation and spiritual practice
- Reducing anxiety and stress
- Improving sleep quality
- Protection against negative energy
- Enhancing intuition and psychic awareness
Amethyst Facts
- The world's largest amethyst geode 'The Empress of Uruguay' stands 3 metres tall
- Amethyst loses its colour with prolonged exposure to sunlight
- It was as valuable as ruby and emerald until large deposits were found in Brazil in the 19th century
- Leonardo da Vinci wrote that amethyst 'quickens the intelligence'