Amethyst Heart - 1.5-2 inch

Amethyst Heart carries colour that shifts across the piece rather than sitting evenly, moving from pale lilac through to a saturated grape purple, often with whitish quartz zones running through one side. The colour banding follows the original crystal growth, so the darkest concentration usually sits toward one lobe rather than the centre. The Heart is carved with symmetrical lobes and a clean point, polished to a bright finish that deepens the purple noticeably under direct light.

Amethyst is among the most widely used stones in contemporary practice, traditionally associated with intuition, spiritual awareness, and quieting of an overactive mind. The Heart form is commonly kept on a bedside table or in a meditation space, and is a frequent gift for someone beginning a practice, since the stone requires no particular knowledge to use. It is also held during seated practice, where the weight and the smooth carved surface give the hands something settled to rest on.

Key Properties
Primary Focus: Intuition & Spiritual Awareness
Secondary Focus: Calm & Stress Relief
Chakra Association: Third Eye, Crown
Birthstone: February
Zodiac Sign: Pisces, Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit, Goat
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Elements: Air, Water
Mohs Hardness: 7
Stone Family: Tectosilicate
Material: Amethyst
Form: Heart
Finish: Polished
Approximate Size: 40-50 mm (1.6-2 inches)
Approximate Weight: 44-69 g
Listing: Sold by Single unit

Geological Information
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz, silicon dioxide in the trigonal system at a Mohs hardness of 7. Its colour comes from iron impurities within the silica lattice altered by natural gamma irradiation from surrounding rock, and because that irradiation is uneven the colour concentrates in zones and growth bands rather than distributing evenly through a crystal. The material forms in cavities within volcanic rock, most famously in the large basalt geodes of southern Brazil and Uruguay, where crystals line the interior over long periods of slow mineral deposition. Heat treatment above roughly 470 degrees Celsius shifts the colour to yellow or orange, and material treated this way is sold commercially as citrine or prasiolite; some pale amethyst is irradiated to deepen its colour, and this is disclosed where known. Principal sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Madagascar, Russia, South Korea and Canada.

AuturaSol Standard
Each natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding. Amethyst fades with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Display the piece away from a sunlit window.