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Raw amethyst: purple chunks by weight, 500 g pack
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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
| Colour | purple, from lilac to deep purple |
|---|---|
| Mineral family | quartz (silica) |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 7 |
| Contact with water | yes |
| Sun exposure | no |
| Traditional symbolism | As a purple stone, it is traditionally associated with serenity, intuition and meditation. |
| Traditional chakra | third eye and crown |
| Care | Lukewarm water and mild soap, dry immediately. It fades in direct sunlight and heat: store it in the shade. |
| Good to know | 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. |
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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.