Faceted Amethyst Phantom Quartz Crystal 6.8cm

Polished Amethyst Crystals For Sale: Amethyst Phantom Quartz

This gorgeous Faceted Amethyst Phantom Quartz Crystal measures 6.8cm long and displays a radiant array of colour in mesmerising striped patterns of Phantom Quartz. 

This stunning Faceted Amethyst Crystal displays unique Phantom Quartz with vibrant Purple Amethyst Quartz, strikingly transparent Clear Quartz, and subtle hints of Smoky Quartz. 

The natural Amethyst Crystal has been carefully cut and hand-polished into a faceted crystal shape that displays multiple polished faces with a sleek finish, and would make wonderful crystal display piece for home decor. 

This beautiful Polished Amethyst Crystal also displays shimmering Quartz crystal rainbows that shine from within the stone. 

An Amethyst Crystal such as this piece would make a great addition to a purple crystal collection. 

Where Does Amethyst Come From? 

This popular purple stone is found in many parts of the world, but Brazilian Amethyst is regarded as some of the finest that can be sourced from this planet. 

This Amethyst Quartz Phantom Crystal was discovered in Brazil. 

What Is Amethyst Made Of?

Amethyst is a stunning form of purple quartz and can come in many different shades, varying from pale lavender to very dark purple. 

What Is Quartz Made Of? 

Quartz is a silica mineral primarily composed of silicon dioxide.

The Quartz family of minerals encompasses a wide range of stones, including sub-sets such as Chalcedony gemstones like Jasper, Agate, and Carnelian. 

Quartz can occur in many different colours, such as pink Rose Quartz, transparent Clear Quartz, gold-brown Smoky Quartz, red Hematoid Quartz, golden-yellow Golden Healer Quartz, and lemon-yellow Citrine Quartz. 

Amethyst is the purple variety of this versatile mineral, and is thus sometimes referred to as Purple Quartz. 

How Does Amethyst Form?

The distinctive violet colour of Amethyst is caused by natural irradiation and traces of iron in the crystal lattice. 

Types Of Amethyst

Amethyst can occur in a range of shapes and purple hues.

This stone can be found as large natural crystal points, for example as Natural Amethyst Roots And Sceptres, or it can be polished into smooth shapes as Polished Amethyst Quartz. 

Some of the Amethyst varieties available to buy at Madagascan Direct are as follows:

• Polished Amethyst Quartz with deep violet colours, cut and hand-polished into crystal points
• Smoky Amethyst Quartz, found in Brazil, is a gorgeous mixture of Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, and Amethyst Quartz with phantom Quartz crystals
• Ametrine Quartz, found in Bolivia, is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine which displays stunning zones of golden-yellow Citrine and purple Amethyst Quartz
• Chevron Amethyst, otherwise known as Dream Amethyst or Dogtooth Amethyst, is a form of Amethyst with V-shaped patterns of White Quartz
• Druzy Amethyst Geodes are striking geode crystals which display druzy Amethyst crystals
• Amethyst Crystal Stand Ups are stunning free-standing Natural Amethyst Crystals from Uruguay with deep violet colours, including Amethyst Caves and Amethyst Geodes
• Lavender Amethyst, which can be found as large druzy crystals in some of our Amethyst Agate Crystals from India, displays lighter pink-purple colours than the standard deep violet hues of Amethyst

What Is The Meaning Of The Name Amethyst? 

The name "Amethyst" was derived from the Greek word "a-methystos", which means "not drunk"; it was named thus because the Ancient Greeks believed Amethyst could prevent intoxication. 

In fact, the people of Ancient Greece even carved Amethyst into the goblets from which they drunk wine in order to prevent getting too drunk.

Amethyst History

As one of the most popular semi-precious stones, crystals, and gemstones in history, Amethyst has a storied past.

The use of this crystal goes back centuries and spans civilisations all over the world.

The Ancient Egyptians were well known for their Amethyst intaglio carvings: engraved Amethyst gems were a prized product of the thriving art scenes of old. 

The Ancient Greeks wore Amethyst Jewellery as an accessory and also carved drinking goblets from Amethyst as they believed the stone could prevent intoxication.

Amethyst Beads have also been found in Anglo Saxon graves in Britain.

Amethyst Myth And Legend

There are many myths and legends about Amethyst.

The most popular myths about Amethyst surround Bacchus, the Roman god of wine (his Greek equivalent is called Dionysus) creating Amethyst.

However, these myths were not written in classical times as commonly reported, but instead were invented by a French poet in the 1500s. 

In one myth about Bacchus and Amethyst, Bacchus fell in love with a woman named Amethyste, who did not love Bacchus, and wanted to remain chaste. In her pursuit of chastity, she was transformed by a goddess into a pure white stone.

Bacchus, in apology for his actions, dyed the stone of Amethyste purple with his wine, creating the purple stone Amethyst.

Amethyst Crystal Healing Properties And Powers

Amethyst is believed to be one of the most powerful crystal healing stones known to man in regards to its metaphysical properties and crystal healing powers.

Amethyst Energy And Aura

Amethyst is said to exude a strong calming energy and aura, and is ideal for placing in the home to create a sense of peace and tranquility. 

An Amethyst crystal is believed to both amplify energy and have a calming, cleansing effect on its user.

Amethyst is a stone of peace and tranquility, and is said to be a very useful crystal for stress and anxiety.

Amethyst can gift its user with a sense of balance, and help with diplomacy and negotiation. 

Amethyst And The Mind

Amethyst is very much a stone of the mind, much like Fluorite (the "Genius Stone"), and is thought to have crystal healing properties which improve concentration, intelligence, memory, and insight.

For these reasons, Amethyst is thought to be a great crystal to meditate with, and is equally useful for inspiring creativity and allowing its user the space and mental power to visualise their dreams.

Using Amethyst For Sleep

As Amethyst has such a peaceful, nurturing energy, many crystal healers recommend that people struggling with insomnia or nightmares use Amethyst by placing a piece under their pillow at night. 

Crystal healers believe that Amethyst, especially Dream Amethyst (which is also known as Chevron Amethyst) is a useful crystal for sleep problems as it can help people get to sleep, reduce nightmares, and increase overall sleep quality. 

Using Amethyst For Psychic Powers And Astral Projection

Furthermore, Amethyst is recommended for those interested in astral projection and astral travel due to the stone's potent purported ability to place its user in a deep meditative state and ignite psychic powers.

Who Should Use Amethyst?

Amethyst is the perfect crystal for children and beginner crystal for those new to the crystal healing world, mainly because it is so calming and because it works on so many different levels (which is why some people call it an 'all healer'). 

An Amethyst crystal can be very useful for those seeking to gain awareness of the world around them, and to gain insight into their emotions and spirituality.

Amethyst is a stone for travellers, and this crystal is also renowned as a protection stone that has long been associated with traveller safety, as well as with protection on a psychic and emotional level due to its grounding, peaceful energy. 

Amethyst Chakras & Chakra Healing

Amethyst is most associated with the Third Eye Chakra and the Crown Chakra, the two higher chakras and gateways to higher levels of consciousness. 

When Amethyst is used as a Third Eye Chakra Crystal Healing Stone, the healing crystal is believed to enable clarity of mind, a strong intellect, and an intense imagination ripe for creating new ideas. 

When Amethyst is used as a Crown Chakra Crystal Healing Stone, the healing crystal is thought to create a sense of unity, wholeness, and spiritual connection to one's higher self. 

How Hard Is Amethyst? 

Amethyst measures 7 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness like all Quartz minerals, and is thus a relatively hard mineral.

Therefore, this purple mineral is relatively hard and durable and resistant to scratching, but care should still be taken not to damage the crystal surface.

How To Take Care Of Amethyst

To clean your Amethyst crystal, simply use water and dry it afterwards with a soft cloth.

Amethyst is a water-safe crystal. 

The colours of Amethyst can fade when exposed to too much sunlight, so it would be wise to keep your Amethyst crystal out of direct sunlight as much as possible.  

Amethyst Crystal Collections

This beautiful Faceted Amethyst Quartz Phantom Crystal would be perfect for the crystal collector or crystal healer, or as a unique crystal gift for a loved one.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February, and this purple semi precious stone is also associated with the Zodiac sign Pisces, so it would make a great gift for loved ones with birthdays in these time periods. 

It would be wise to buy a gorgeous specimen of this gorgeous purple gemstone to boost your crystal collection.

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