{"product_id":"ame-hrt-44_64mm","title":"Amethyst Heart - 1.5-2 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmethyst 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmethyst 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Intuition \u0026amp; Spiritual Awareness\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Calm \u0026amp; Stress Relief\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Third Eye, Crown\u003cbr\u003eBirthstone: February\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Pisces, Aquarius\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Rabbit, Goat\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Jupiter\u003cbr\u003eElements: Air, Water\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 7\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Tectosilicate\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Amethyst\u003cbr\u003eForm: Heart\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 40-50 mm (1.6-2 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 44-69 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Sold by Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmethyst 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 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. \u003cem\u003eAmethyst fades with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Display the piece away from a sunlit window.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46883655352550,"sku":"30108002-AS-C3-G39","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug22_2026_08_52_08PM.png?v=1787446333","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/ame-hrt-44_64mm","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}