| Scientific Properties: Category: Mineral variety Chemical formula: Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2)
 Color: Purple, violet
 Crystal habit: 6-sided prism ending in 6-sided pyramid (typical)
 Mohs scale hardness: 7?lower in impure varieties Luster: Vitreous/glossy
 
 
 | Metaphysical Guide: Protection, Purification, Spiritual/Divine ConnectionPrimary Chakras: Third Eye, Crown
 Astrological sign(s): Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn
 Vibration: Number 3
   Amethyst is a very powerful and protective crystal, and is a first choice of many metaphysicians. Amethyst was used in ancient times to recover from both physical addictions as well as addictive relationships, and became know as the "stone of sobriety?. |