Amethyst

Amethyst is a type of purple quartz (silica). There is a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. It is transparent or translucent and colored by the contents of Fe from a third valence.The largest deposits of amethyst are Brazil, Dr. Wu at d ca j, Mexico, Morocco, Western Australia and others. Used in jewelry and is classified in order semi-precious stones.The name of Amethyst comes from Greek word ametistos - neopiyanen. It is known that he was one of the twelve stones that adorned the breastplate of the Jewish high priest who served in the temple of Jerusalem.In the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs were many amethysts an open heart-shaped, and believed that this stone gives life, the Egyptians also believed that the stone is a source of supernatural vibrations.Purple color has a calming effect on the nerves and soothe its owner. The ancients believed that if you drink a glass of wine from Amethyst, not to get drunk.According to legend, ancient Greeks believed that amethyst is a beautiful nymph named Amethyst who was fell in love from the god of wine Dionysus, but Amethyst been in love with the shepherd Sirikos and rejected the love of Dionysus.Offended God pursues nymph and tried to embrace her. Amethyst summoned aid Artemis and to save her from Dionysus, she turned her into a stone.In memory of the rejected God Amethyst has been able to keep its owner drunkenness. Amethyst is the stone of the "third eye" of wisdom and knowledge, which develops intuition and mind.Symbolizes prosperity, wealth and abundance at all levels. Those dealing with business, Amethyst helps to surround with patrons and keep them from misery and financial losses. In the family relationship brings peace and Carmi.Creative people bring inspiration and new ideas. It is powerful and defender of bad fate, but when put under the pillow helps with insomnia and nightmares. Buddhist monks use it for meditation.Stone makes man kind and gracious and gave him love.Amethyst is a universal healer with a delicate and powerful energy - strengthens the immune system has a positive effect on headache and migraine in mental fatigue in MS, with sinusitis.Worn as a jewel is beneficial to the nervous system, creates a sense of security and mental peace.It is known exceptionally strong positive impact on various forms of sclerosis, migraine and tension.