Gem Amethyst Freeform with Rainbows

*Gem Amethyst Freeform with Rainbows*

AMETHYST

FORM AND STRUCTURE trigonal crystal system, forming long prismatic crystals with a six-sided pyramid at the point; also smaller clusters or large, enclosed masses (vugs) within metamorphic rocks

COLOR

dark vivid purple, in a variety of shades, to pale lilac

GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCES

Africa, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Russia, USA

RARITY

easily obtained in a variety of shapes and sizes

HARDNESS

7

PHYSICAL /EMOTIONAL USES popular as a purifying crystal, helping to ward off negative influences and protect from environmental stress

calms the nervous system and the brain, easing headaches and migraines

opens the third-eve and crown chakras, enhancing personal spiritual awareness

HEALING EFFECTS

in crystal-healing layouts, place over the top of the head or on the third eye to expand conscious awareness

place a circle of eight pieces of amethyst around the body to create a protective field

PERSONAL USES

wear or carry amethyst to help calm mental stress place under the pillow to improve the quality of sleep