Frosted Amethyst Cluster w/Agate Core (M11907) $64.00

Amethyst is the purple cousin of the quartz family, and many are first attracted to the world of crystals and minerals by its 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.

The vibrant purple crystals fan out almost like a flower with purple petals. The crystals have a nice deep color that is accented by frost on the faces giving them a silvery shimmer. Subsurface veils add to the play of light on the surface. The crystals are in overall good condition, the minor bruising that is present is camouflaged by the frost and veils. The purple color ranges from light lavender to juicy grape purple that is gemmy in the light. This flower of crystals has a core of blue and grey agate that act as an anchor for the group's energy. This family helps to focus your intentions and manifestations helping to bring them into the physical world. They help to stimulate new ideas along with the courage and energy to follow through. This beautiful cluster is from Uruguay.

The cluster measures 1.25" x 3.2" x 2" and weighs 6.1 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.

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.