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The colors range from mauves to deep purple in color
Considered quartz with very large crystals. Translucent, semi-transparent, transparent
USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Uraguay, East Africa, Siberia
Stimulates throat chakra
Properties are powerful healer, protector, enhances psychic abilities, spiritual awareness, Aids insomnia, cellular disorder, hearing, heart, endocrine glands, digestive tract. Calms mind, enhances meditation and visualization. Strengthens, cleanses organs and circulatory systems, calms nervous system. Support sobriety.
Position on all parts of the body, especially throat and chest

The stone's name is thought to be derived from the Greed word amethustos, which means "noninebriated," echoing the belief that it prevented the wearer from becoming intoxicated. It was one of the stones that was used in the breastplate of the Jewish high priest, according to the Old Testament.