Amethyst is a member of the Quartz family and used throughout the world for centuries. It has previously been used to make beads, amulets, and more often used in crowns, scepters, and rings for royalty and bishops, as amethyst was viewed as a jewel of royalty.
The name Amethyst comes from the a Greek word for "not drunken" and was believed by ancient Greeks to prevent intoxication, calm anger, and relieve frustration born of passion. Amethyst is a stone of protection, intuition, purification, and psychic development. Aids those beginning their spiritual awakening. It connects us to the Divine and helps us maintain mental clarity and physical energy.
Properties: Relief, purification, protection, spiritual awakening
Chakra: Third Eye (6th), Crown (7th), Etheric (8 and beyond)
Zodiac: Aquarius, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Element: Air, Water
Numerical Vibration: Number 3