Amethyst is the purple cousin of the quartz family, and many are first attracted to crystals to it beautiful colors. It owes its coloration to minute traces of iron creating hues of light lavender to deep intense violet purple. Amethyst has been used for centuries for its healing properties; in fact it owes its name for the Greek amethustos which means not drunken. Amethyst is said to acquire this name for its close color to wine and was believed to prevent drunkenness. Amethyst provides a gentle awakening of the crown and third eye chakras. It assists you through the dizzying world of new perceptions of the world around you.

Sparkling amethyst crystals sit on a bed of agate, polished around the sides to show off the beauty of the agate banding. The bottom has been left natural, for an interesting contrast. Hold the piece in the light and the agate will glow.

The formation measures 2.7" x 2.5" x 1.25" and weighs 6.5 oz.

Amethyst brings serenity and calm, to enhance one's ability to assimilate new ideas, and to assist during meditation. It is also said to give strength and mental stability, and to provide balance between one's physical, emotional, intellectual states. Amethyst is also said to make one shrewd in business matters. Amethyst is said to help remove toxins from the body and to help treat arthritis. It also said to be useful in treating a number of disorders including those of the digestive system, heart, nervous system, skin and hearing and to help provide relief from pain and to strengthen the immune system.

Amethyst may be used to remove radiation the body stores on the sides of the head...such as from computers and such. Geodes of Amethyst are particularly good for this, just place the head next to it; you will then feel the radiation being drawn out. Place on the 3rd eye and visualize yourself breathing in the color for total mental emotional soothing. It's a very good technique to do in bed before going to sleep. It is an amazing all round healer and also a brilliant meditation crystal. Amethyst can be used for massage in wand, egg or sphere form. It makes a great elixir.

Agate helps prepare one for change and gives energy for projects and such. It makes a powerful elixir which enhances strength and gives courage. It stabilizes the Aura and transforms negative energy to positive energy. Agate may be used for massage in sphere, egg or wand form. Agate helps one focus on what they need for general well-being. It helps one to analyze and come up with solutions to seemingly complex problems or issues.