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Amethyst Information



Astrology
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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 0

Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink 0

Streak
White 0

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius 0

Planet
Not Available 0

Element of Planets
Water 0

How to Wear?
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Finger
Not Available 0

Ring Metal
Not Available 0

Energy
Receptive 0

Deities
Diana 0

Not to wear with
Not Available 0

Powers
Love, Courage 0

Birthstone
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Planetary
Not Available 0

Talisman
Not Available 0

Physical Properties
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Tenacity
Not Available 0

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents 0

Durability
Not Available 0

Specific Gravity
2.65 0

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) 0

Cleavage
Indiscernible 0

Mohs Hardness
7 0

Chemical Composition
SiO2 0

Optical Properties
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Luster
Vitreous 0

Pleochroism
None 0

Dispersion
0.01 27

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent 0

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553 0

Optic Character
Not Available 0

Crystal System
Trigonal 0

Birefringence
0.009 0

Clarity
Transparent 0

Benefits
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Physical
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Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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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.

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