Amethyst: Serenity and Balance All Entries
AMETHYST
Apart of the Quartz family and forming as a six-sided crystal, this gorgeous purple stone has a complicated chemical composition, it's main trace mineral being Magnesium. Amethyst can form from crystals inside geodes, cathedrals, and as a mass with quartzite forming Chevron amethyst. Among these forms you can find Amethyst in Bahia, Brazil on the side of walls or enormous geode cavity's.
Amethyst is a natural tranquilizer. It relieves stress and muscle strain, balances mood swings, soothes irritability, dispels anger, rage, fear, and anxiety, Alleviating sadness or grief, and dissolves negativity. Amethyst activates spiritual awareness, opens intuition, and enhances psychic abilities.
This stone is very popular for its purple hue, the more treasured being the ones with the deepest variety of purple. As the birthstone of February, this crystal is one that is commonly known and cherished.