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 From : Tandika Star                        93:9600/5       Thu 18 Mar 93 21:09 
 Subj : Amethyst                                                                
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AMETHYST

SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION: Violet to red-purple quartz is called amethyst. It is
the same formula as Quartz (SiO2) with the addition of iron. Its hardness is 7.

ENVIRONMENT: Basic quartz is an important rock-forming mineral and developed in
many different environments. Amethyst is often found in Quartz geodes.

OCCURENCE: Gem quality stones come from Brazil, Uraguay, the Ural Mountains and
Japan. Fine deep-colored amethyst occurs in the quarries in Patterson, New
Jersey. Drusy amethyst (generally paler in color) is abundant in many silver
mines in Mexico. Some specimens have been found in the Four Peaks region of
Arizona.

NAME: The name comes from the Greek [A-methystos], meaning 'not tipsy'.

LEGEND and LORE: Amethyst and magic have been connected for at least 2,000
years. The Greeks believed it to be an amulet against inebriation. It is one of
the few stones specifically recommended for men to use for attracting women.
Amethyst is the birthstone for February:

    "The February-born shall find
    Sincerity, and peace of mind,
    Freedom from passion and from care,
    If they the Amethyst will wear." (5)

MAGICAL PROPERTIES: Amethyst can be used to increase psychic awareness, to
sharpen the 'sixth sense'. Because of this, many people keep a crystal with
their I-Ching, tarot, or Rune tools. It is considered a very spiritual stone.

HEALING: This stone is the major stone for the Crown Chakra. This location deals
with extrasensory perception. In addition, it can be used in this position for
healing of the nervous system and the brain.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: I use this stone as a "calming" stone for those people who
are "hyper" and anxious. It will also work for mild depression. (See Kunzite for
severe/manic depression.) In addition, I recommend it for anyone who is addicted
to alcohol or other mind/mood altering drugs.

NOTES: Heat treating Amethyst will change it from purple to brown or yellow, and
many Citrines on the market are created this way. Amethyst from one particular
mine in Brazil will turn green when heated. It is marked under the name of
prasiolite. (Although this is actually the name of an entirely different
mineral.

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1. Scientific, Environment, Occurence and Name are from (or paraphrased from)
"The Audobon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals".

2. Legends and Lore, Magical Properties are from "Cunningham's Encyclopedia of
Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic", by Scott Cunningham.

3. Some of the healing information may come from "Color and Crystals, A Journey
Through the Chakras" by Joy Gardner.

4. Personal Experience is from MY personal experience, journals and notebooks,
by  Tandika Star.

5. Birtstone poem from "The Occult and Curative Powers of Precious Stones" by
William T. Fernie, M.D.

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