Amethyst is an incredibly beautiful jewel. Its colors range from light lilac to dark purple with a cherry undertone. According to many orientalists, an amethyst druse in comparison with a single stone looks much more beautiful. In the article, we consider in more detail the properties and composition of this mineral, its features and color scheme.
What is a druse?
This is a lot of solid crystals grown together. The rock often acts as the latter, to which crystalline formations grow. By its structure, the druse is an unprocessed stone, which is actively used in jewelry. It is very difficult for her to pick up a frame, mainly silver or gold in her role. Amethyst particles themselves look very impressive, which is why they attract attention. In the natural environment there are a variety of Druze, for example, rock crystal, quartz, but it was the amethyst druse that won first place in popularity.
Description
Amethyst druse with its appearance is very similar to a ripe bunch of grapes; it belongs to quartz and has a fairly simple composition - it is silicon oxide. Crystals of an elongated shape and a size of five to ten millimeters are very interestingly fused together, forming a bizarre shape and turning into a single stone.
Where is amethyst druse mined? Today, there are only a few places on the planet: in the Urals, in Uruguay, in Brazil and in Mexico. It is noteworthy that the druse does not require any special processing, for which jewelers have appreciated it for several centuries. They are used to make jewelry, create decor for icons, decorate altars, panagias and pectoral crosses. Amethyst can be seen even in the vestments of Catholic and Orthodox priests.
Color spectrum
By its color, the amethyst druse, the photo of which is presented in the article, varies from light lilac to cherry blue. In general, the saturation of amethyst depends on the amount of iron contained in its composition - the more, the darker the mineral. Most often, of course, stones of purple and dark purple are found, even almost black.
The rarest shade of drusen is pink, it is difficult to find in natural conditions, and therefore its value is very high. Particularly rare gems are mined in Uruguay - here they have a black tint. Brazil is also rich in amethyst deposits, but not all local stones can boast of quality, and not everyone goes on sale.
As jewelry professionals note, amethyst is quite transparent and differs in delicate shades that cannot be called bright and dazzling, they are pleasing to the eye and at the same time give nobleness to jewelry.
Specifications
The uniqueness of amethyst is that it really begins to lighten under the influence of sunlight. When heated, for example, to 180 degrees, the mineral can change its color from dark purple to light yellow. But this will not happen forever - when the stone cools down, the original color will return to it. Also, an amethyst druse, whose crystals form a unique shape, at the edges can become colorless at the moment of contact with water. All this refers to natural minerals; artificial analogues do not possess such characteristics. Therefore, if there is doubt about the authenticity of the stone, it can be easily checked with a couple of drops of water. Due to its good characteristics, the mineral is more widespread than other semi-precious stones in the world. Its hardness on the Mohs scale is seven points, which simplifies the process of cutting and processing.
Inexplicable Properties
It is generally accepted that amethyst druse is among the mysterious and mysterious minerals. The magical properties of unprocessed crystals include the ability to endow the stone owner with wisdom, the desire to develop new opportunities. To do this, you can either wear the mineral on yourself as a decoration, or put it in your own home.
This type of druse, like a brush, can help build relationships with people around you. In this case, you should not hide the mineral from prying eyes, but, on the contrary, put it on display. For example, a good choice would be to frame the stone in silver and put it on the ring finger.
Sometimes an amethyst druse tunes its owner in the right way before making an important decision. A simple contemplation of a mineral can put all thoughts in order and concentrate on something most important. In addition, the druse has protective properties: it saves the house from illnesses and various negative influences, strengthens relationships and establishes harmony in it. Also, amethyst is able to protect from betrayal, since it is a talisman of love in the family.
From a practical point of view, the described mineral reduces the impact of computers on the human body, for which it is necessary to put a piece near the monitor. Doctors, psychologists, lawyers, who constantly work with complaints, negative emotions, etc., often put crystals on the desktop. Skeptics may doubt all of the above properties of amethyst, however, the presence of this stone in the box will not make it worse.
Zheoda as a talisman
Another amethyst druse, the geode, has even greater influence on humans. This is a kind of round cavity in the rock, which is filled with intergrown crystals. The sizes of such crystal bowls can be both very small and decent (up to several meters). Due to the special form, the energy of all particles is collected, cleansing and its entry into the surrounding space. Therefore, it is believed that energetically the geode acts even more strongly than an ordinary druse. However, its overall energy is softer. Some shamans use such bowls in their practice to receive data from the visitor’s consciousness.
If you put an amethyst geode on the four sides of the world, then the home will be completely protected from a bad "eye", intuition will increase. In addition, crystals will help get rid of bad habits and lead to spiritual growth. Zheoda protects both adults and children. Oddly enough, it is charged with energy from sunlight, as well as moonlight and candles.
Souvenirs and jewelry
In the manufacture of various types of jewelry used amethyst druse. Small collection options can be seen on both women and men. Earrings, pendants, brooches, bracelets, hair ornaments, etc. are made for ladies with amethyst. For the strong half of humanity, these are rings with a large purple stone.
A large drusen is acquired for home decor, as a souvenir and amulets at the same time. If you put her in the bedroom, she will not only cheer up her flicker, but also drive away insomnia and bad dreams.