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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

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness
7

Chemical Composition
SiO2

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous

Pleochroism
None

Dispersion
0.01 59

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Trigonal

Birefringence
0.009

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

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Semi Precious Gemstones

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. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. 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.

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