Amethyst Information and Details

Astrology

Origin

USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil

Color

Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink

Streak

White

For which Rashi?

Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius

Planet

Element of Planets

Water

Energy

How to Wear?

Finger

Ring Metal

Deities

Diana

Not to wear with

Powers

Love, Courage

Birthstone

Planetary

Talisman

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

insoluble in common solvents

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.65

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

2 10

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Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous

Pleochroism

None

Dispersion

0.01

Rank: 59 (Overall)

0.005 1

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Transparency

Transparent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index

1.544-1.553

1 3.25

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Optic Character

Crystal System

Trigonal

Birefringence

0.009

0 0.296

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Clarity

Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good

Reproductive

Supports reproductive health

Digestive

Supports digestive health

Psychology

Calming

Healing

Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Spirituality

Amethyst Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Amethyst Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Amethyst information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Amethyst is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Amethyst such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Amethyst details and interesting facts are provided here.

Amethyst Information