Amethyst; the most beautiful of all silica mineral quartz, SiO₂ is the stone we celebrate this month of May. Amethyst has a hardness of 7, a trigonal crystalline structure, and a vast varying color intensity. These variations may be attributed to certain iron constituents in connection with natural radioactive radiation. The most beautiful, richest, and deepest purple colored Amethyst quartz is known to come from Uruguay. The reason for this beautiful color is because Uruguay's soil is rich in manganese and iron. It creates the world's most beautiful, most natural very deep rich purple Amethyst. The violet color variations of Amethyst afford the stone to be valued as semi precious. 

May is the month of planting, especially here in Indiana, Midwest America. We want to celebrate Amethyst as our May Stone of the Month.  Amethyst is appropriate to celebrate as our May Stone of the Month because it is known to protect crops against insects and locusts. It is thought to enhance crop production because of it's ability to protect against insects. So plant on farmers, farmers of all levels. Putting Amethyst in the four corners of your fields has been known to protect crops, resulting in abundant healthy harvests. Protect your crops with Amethyst. Protect your garden with Amethyst. May is planting month in the Midwest and we unite this with the beauty of Amethyst to help us create abundance in our crops so plant on with amethyst.

 Metaphysical Properties of Amethyst

It is believed that one of Amethyst's metaphysical properties is it's ability to protect. Because of it's ability to protect, Amethyst is a fabulous stone to send off with those loved ones going off to war zones. Give them the protection of purple angel wings in Amethyst. 

Metaphysically Amethyst is known to be associated with the sixth, seventh and higher chakras. It is associated with the Wind Element. It is said to have been the ninth stone of the breastplates of the high priests.  To this day Amethyst occupies a prominent role in ceremonies in the Catholic Church. The Greeks revered Amethyst as they believed it prevented intoxication and thus believed to help overcome addictions.

Amethyst is known as a stone of friendship, symbolizing trust and piety, spirituality and contentment. It is a powerful psychic stone as it has been known to increase psychic awareness. It's vibration can raise one's own to increase one's joy. Amethyst is a stone of Divine connection, believed to aid in dreams, healing, spiritual evolution, stress reduction, peace, love, courage, and happiness. 

Stones currently available for sale at Gems by Celestial   

Dancer^TM.