Amethyst

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Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. Its colour, from lilac to deep purple, comes from traces of iron and the action of natural radiation. It is transparent to translucent.

  • Colour: purple, from lilac to deep purple.
  • Family and hardness: quartz (silica); Mohs hardness 7.
  • Traditional symbolism: As a purple stone, it is traditionally associated with serenity, intuition and meditation.
  • Care: Lukewarm water and mild soap, dry immediately. It fades in direct sunlight and heat: store it in the shade.

Heated amethyst turns yellow-orange and is then sold as citrine. Purple glass and dyed quartz also exist: a very low price and a perfect shade are reasons for caution.

Profile: Amethyst

Colourpurple, from lilac to deep purple
Mineral familyquartz (silica)
Hardness (Mohs scale)7
Contact with wateryes
Sun exposureno
Traditional symbolismAs a purple stone, it is traditionally associated with serenity, intuition and meditation.
Traditional chakrathird eye and crown
CareLukewarm water and mild soap, dry immediately. It fades in direct sunlight and heat: store it in the shade.
Good to knowHeated amethyst turns yellow-orange and is then sold as citrine. Purple glass and dyed quartz also exist: a very low price and a perfect shade are reasons for caution.

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The meanings given are traditions and symbolism, presented for their cultural and personal interest. They are not promises of results and do not replace the advice of a health professional.