What Is Amethyst?

What Is Amethyst?

Amethyst is a naturally occurring quartz variety known for its beautiful shades of purple, ranging from soft lavender to deep violet.

It has been appreciated for centuries for its distinctive appearance and has become one of the most recognizable crystals in the world.

What Makes Amethyst Special?

Amethyst gets its characteristic purple colour from trace elements and natural processes that occur within the crystal.

Every natural piece can have slightly different:

  • Colour
  • Pattern
  • Transparency
  • Crystal formation

That's part of what makes natural crystals unique.

Amethyst in Mindful Practices

Amethyst is traditionally associated with calm, intuition and spiritual practices.

Many people choose to keep amethyst in their meditation space, bedroom or personal crystal collection.

How to Style Amethyst

You can use amethyst as:

  • A crystal display piece
  • Part of your meditation space
  • Home décor
  • A thoughtful gift
  • Part of your personal collection

Please Note

Natural crystals vary in colour, texture, shape and appearance. Your actual crystal may differ slightly from the images shown.