Amethyst Information

Amethyst

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Color: violet, purple-violet, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, USA, East Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia

1.2 Color

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

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Diana

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Love, Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

insoluble in common solvents

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

3.3 Dispersion

0.01

Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.544-1.553

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.009

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Semi Precious

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.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Argentina, Argentina, Argentina, Australia, Australia, Australia, Bolivia, Bolivia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brazil, Chemical composition: SiO2, Color: violet, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Density: 2.65 2.66, East Africa, Hardness: 7, India, India, Lustre: vitreous, Madagascar, Madagascar, Namibia, Origins: Widespread; main sources are Brazil, purple-violet, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Russia, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, Uruguay, Uruguay, USA, USA, Zambia and Zambia.
Color: Common colors observed are Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink.
Chemical Formula: SiO₂.
Powers: Courage and Love.

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