Amethyst is the noblest and beautiful crystal family member, and the Japanese called it an energy stone. Its purple color comes from trace amounts of Fe and iron oxide is the main cause of its bright color.
Overview
The color of amethyst ranges from lilac, maroon to mauve. The color gamut of amethyst is also usually evident, generally showing darker and lighter color areas. It is the most valuable member of the crystal family, while people call the top amethyst Deep Russian. The exquisite amethysts have long been used to inlay religious jewelry and royal crowns. The value of this crystal can be comparable to rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. This is why top amethysts are used to decorate the crowns of the British royal family.
Origin
Korea: Amethysts in Korea has an exotic color and bring people deep and noble temperament; Brazil: as one of the main origins of natural crystals, it mainly produces light purple or medium purple amethysts; Zambia: the amethyst particles produced in it are very small, but its color is perfect.
The Enchanted Cave is the largest amethyst cave in the world. Formed over 120 million years ago in northern Uruguay, its width is about 18 feet and its weight is over 44,000 pounds. Going to Australia’s Crystal Castle is a unique journey to explore the cave and discover a deeper spiritual connection.
History
Ancient Rome legend goes that in revenge for a dispute with Diana, the goddess of the moon, Bacchus, the god of wine, announced that a beast would eat the first woman he met later. A young girl named Amethyst happened to walk along a forest path and met the Bacchus. Then as predicted, the beast chased the girl all the way. But at the most critical moment, Diana came to her aid and turned the girl into a pure stone. Then Bacchus witnessed this scene and felt remorse. So he poured red wine on the stone girl, and the stone turned into a charming amethyst.
Care Instructions
Do not wear amethyst jewelry when using cosmetics. Many cosmetics contain mercury, which easily corrodes to produce spots on the surface of amethyst.
Purify amethyst regularly. It should be degaussed after wearing for a period of time, generally 1-3 months. You can use the brine for degaussing cleaning.
Avoid direct sunlight. high-temperature heating will destroy the color center in the amethyst, and the purple will completely fade, which affects its brightness.
Remove amethysts from household chores or hot springs to avoid permanent corrosive damage from chemicals.
