Amethyst Worry Stone - 1.25-1.5 inch

Amethyst Worry Stones supplied as a set of twelve, each an oval with a thumb hollow across one face. Colour depth varies considerably across the set, from a clear mid-violet through to deep grape, with most pieces showing zoning where the purple thins toward one edge and gives way to pale or colourless quartz. The polish is high and the stones are cool and slow to warm in the hand.

Amethyst is the most widely used stone in the trade for quieting a restless mind, and the name records the reputation directly: the Greek amethystos means not drunk, and it was worn across Greek and Roman cultures as a guard against intoxication. A dozen suits a market table, a practitioner working with several people, or anyone giving them out. The colour variation across the set is genuine and worth sorting through.

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: Worry Stone
Finish: Polished
Approximate Size: 35-45 mm (1.4-1.8 inches) per stone
Approximate Weight: 15-20 g per stone
Listing: Set of 12

Geological Information
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz, silicon dioxide crystallising in the trigonal system at Mohs 7, its colour arising from iron impurities combined with natural irradiation acting on the crystal lattice. Intensity ranges from the palest lilac to deep royal purple and frequently varies within a single crystal, which is why zoning is common in cut material. It forms as prismatic hexagonal crystals lining geodes, vugs and alluvial deposits, with Zambian material noted for exceptional clarity and a blue-violet secondary hue. Heat treatment above roughly 470 degrees Celsius shifts the colour to yellow or orange and is the standard route to most material sold as citrine or prasiolite; some pale amethyst is also irradiated to deepen colour, and either is disclosed where known. The stone passed from Greek and Roman talismanic use into centuries of European royal and ecclesiastical jewellery, purple being the colour of both authority and the church. Commercial material comes from 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.

Care Note
Amethyst can fade with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Display the piece away from a sunlit window.