# Amethyst > [!material-gem] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Aliases/Varieties** | Purple Amethyst. Red Amethyst. Chervron Amethyst. Mossy Amethyst. Cape Amethyst. Heavenly Amethyst. Prasiolite. | > | **Category** | Gemstone | > | **Color(s)** | Light lavender to dark purple | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | —— | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Jewelcrafter]], [[Tinkerer]] | > | **Qualities** | - Healing<br>- Ornamental<br>- Protective | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | —— | > | **Weight** | —— | > [!material-gem] Specifications > | | | > |---|---| > | **Crystal System** | Trigonal | > | **Formations** | Nodules within volcanic rocks | > | **Formula** | SiO2 | > | **Hardness** | 6.5–7.0 (Mohs) | > | **Mineral Class** | Silicate mineral | > | **Primary Components** | quartz | > | **Refractive Index** | —— | --- ## Description A variety of quartz in shades of lavender to deep purple. A popular gemstone, it is an antidote to drunkenness and a powerful source of healing, soothing energy. ### Physical Description A common variety of quartz, with colors ranging from pale pink or lavender to deep purple, with occasional secondary red or blue hue. The color usually ranges throughout the crystal, with paler hue at the base and more intense at the crystal's end. Amethysts range from transparent to translucent with vitreous luster and no cleavage. Synthetic amethyst can be grown to imitate the highest-grade natural crystals; the two are virtually identical. --- ## Occurrence Amethyst is found throughout igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, with the most important deposits found in cavities of igneous rocks. Large basalt flow cavities may contain up to several tons of amethyst crystals. Smaller geodes are common and affordable, often used as decoration or the start of a collection. Due to its relative abundance, amethyst is more often sold by the kilogram than by the carat. ### Extraction & Preparation Usually mined from igneous rocks, amethysts cause little trouble in extraction. They are durable and easy to process, often cut with multiple facets or engraved. The intensity of color comes from presence of iron in the structure, and can be increased by irradiation. When heated, amethyst turns yellow-orange (imitating citrine) or even green (called prasiolite). Prolonged sunlight exposure causes the natural color to fade. --- ## Properties ### Decorative Properties Popular in ornamental arts for millennia, amethyst is commonly used in all kinds of jewelry, as engraved gems, cufflinks, and prayer beads. Jewelers aim to cut amethyst into gems of even coloring, avoiding the natural variability. Most precious stones are dark purple, with a blue hue, but the pale varieties increase in popularity. ### Industrial Properties As a variety of quartz with a clear, glassy luster, amethyst can be used in production of glass-like items, like chalices, wine glasses, or even elements of stained windows. ### Magical Properties Amethyst is a powerful arcane healing stone, drawing out toxins and diseases, reduces swelling and inflammation, and alleviating physical and emotional pain. Use a crystal as a wand to strengthen the effect. It is a common antidote to inebriation, protecting the drinker from negative effects of alcohol intake, like loss of inhibitions and next day's headaches. The magical healing abilities extend beyond the human body— use amethyst to heal the land that was damaged by natural of magical disasters and to promote plant and animal growth. As a symbol of royalty and high rank, amethyst brings confidence, authority, and victory over one's limitations. It helps to accepts the harsh, undesirable truths of life, move past them, and transform to achieve one's full potential. Worn or carried, amethyst protects from physical harm and dark magic, from mental influences, and malicious spirits. Amethyst is a prime material for scrying balls, pendulums, and other divination tools. It grounds the practitioner, protecting them during the ritual, expands their perception, and helps seeing past illusions. It amplifies the power of intuition, aiding clairvoyance and oneiromancy attempts.