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Your crystal is Amethyst
For calm and better sleep
Your answers point to amethyst, the purple quartz that the Greeks named for staying clear-headed and that has been the go-to calming stone ever since. It is traditionally placed on the nightstand for sleep, held during meditation, or carried when the mind will not stop narrating.
Geologically, amethyst is quartz colored by iron and natural irradiation, often lining the inside of geodes from Brazil and Uruguay. It is hard (Mohs 7), affordable and available in everything from tumbled pebbles to cathedral-sized clusters, which is part of why it became the most popular crystal in the world.
How people use Amethyst
- Keep a cluster or tumbled stone on the nightstand.
- Hold a palm stone for a few slow breaths before sleep or a hard conversation.
- Wear it as a pendant on days you know will be loud.
Is your Amethyst real?
- Real amethyst is cold to the touch, scratches glass and shows uneven color zoning. Purple glass has bubbles and even color; dyed quartz shows color pooled in cracks.
About Amethyst
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz and is the traditional birthstone for February. It's prized for its beautiful purple color ranging from light lavender to deep violet.
| Type | Quartz Family |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | SiO2 |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Crystal system | hexagonal |
| Luster | vitreous |
| Streak | White |
| Cleavage | None |
- Ancient Greeks believed it prevented intoxication
- The name comes from the Greek 'amethystos' meaning 'not drunk'
- Was once considered as valuable as diamonds
How to tell real Amethyst at a glance
- Color: Purple, Violet, Deep Purple, Lavender. Look at a clean, dry surface in daylight. Color zoning, banding or spots are as diagnostic as the hue.
- Luster: Vitreous. Fresh surfaces shine like glass; a dull surface usually means weathering, so chip or wet a corner.
- Transparency: Transparent. Hold a thin edge up to a bright light and note whether light passes through.
- Mohs hardness: 7. It scratches glass and a steel knife and cannot be scratched by a steel file.
Rocks Amethyst gets along with
Frequently asked questions
What is Amethyst used for?
Amethyst is traditionally the crystal for calm and better sleep. For a racing mind, restless nights and too many open tabs.
How do I know if my Amethyst is real?
Real amethyst is cold to the touch, scratches glass and shows uneven color zoning. Purple glass has bubbles and even color; dyed quartz shows color pooled in cracks.
Which crystals go with Amethyst?
Amethyst is most often paired with Selenite, Smoky Quartz, Moonstone.
