Amethyst from Bolivia is known for its rich inclusions of citrine creating rare ametrine crystals. However this region also produces equally beautiful amethyst and smoky crystals which appear as colorful streaks within quartz crystals. These patterns are created by inclusions of iron which gives amethyst its color and uneven heating which creates the wispy smoky phantoms. The energy of amethyst and smoky quartz crystals creates a strong bond between our physical and ethereal bodies. It helps to realign your physical and emotional bodies releasing old patterns, which hold you back from progressing. They help to dispel depression, and the lack of physical energy depression can cause. These beautiful crystals are from Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

This beautiful crystal sure is a charmer. The light color of the amethyst contrasts with the bands of smoky quartz. The interior has a special luminescence to it, glowing in the light and bursting with vibrant rainbows. The termination is covered with fascinating growth patterns that have complex formations of swirled glyphs. Record keepers can be found all over the faces. A few minor bruises can be found on the faces, camouflaged by the growth patterns of this unique crystal. This is a complex spirit that will open doors to new avenues of spiritual awakening.

The crystal measures 2.5" x 2.25" x 1.5" and weighs 5.3 oz.

Smoky Quartz is almost a default crystal in any crystal layout. It is grounding, protective and can transform negative energy into positive energy. As one friend put it to me, Smoky Quartz is good for humans, because we are currently quite murky beings ourselves! It is a very joyful crystal. It is helpful to hold if you have other crystals that UN-ground you such as Moldavite.

Sometimes Smoky combines with Amethyst, which gives you the benefits of both, as well as creating their own unique energy combined. Phantom crystals in Smoky are very powerful in breaking old patterns and blockages.

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.

A crystal that has pyramidal or triangular shaped symbols that are either engraved into or are raised on one or more of a crystal faces is called a Record Keeper or Recorder. These symbols are not easily seen and usually need to be searched out by looking at the crystal in a bright light while closely examining the faces. It is believed that the Record Keeper is one of the most sacred crystals because it holds the wisdom and knowledge of the universe. When a person is properly attuned to a Record Keeper, this knowledge is readily made available. This knowledge is ancient knowledge and contains profound secrets and esoteric knowledge of the whole of the Higher Consciousness. It takes an open mind and a pure heart to access this knowledge.