Fantastic Smoky Phantom Amethyst Sphere (M11553) $60.00

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.

The patterns of this sphere are quite beautiful when back lit. Not only are there dark smoky phantoms, but amethyst phantoms too. There are patches of nice clarity that lets the light in to dance around the interior planes. Its energy works the entire body, but more specifically helps to counter depression and the lethargy that can accompany it. It also helps to boost the immune system that is often compromised during stressful situations. It has a calm energy that balances the mind and body. This beautiful sphere is from Brazil.

The sphere measures 1.5" in diameter and weighs 3.3 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.

Smoky Quartz should be part of every healer’s collection. It is grounding, protective and can transform negative energy into positive energy. It is a very joyful crystal, even though it is grounding. By giving you roots, it gives you wings! It is good to use with stones that are exceptionally vibration such as Moldavite and Sugilite. It is also excellent for warding against nightmares. It is very good for reigning in wayward emotions and helps one put things into perspective. It helps keep us grounded while under great stress. Smoky also is a great boost to the bodies’ immune system.