Amethyst Gemstone Reiki Healing Crystal Angel Statue Manufacturer supplier Exporter Wholesaler from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Amethyst Stone Amethyst is the purple variety of the quartz mineral species. It’s the gem that’s most commonly associated with the color purple, even though there are other purple gems such as sapphire and tanzanite. Its purple color can be cool and bluish, or a reddish purple that’s sometimes referred to as “raspberry.” Amethyst’s purple color can range from a light lilac to a deep, intense royal purple, and from brownish to vivid. Amethyst also commonly shows what is called color zoning, which in the case of amethyst usually consists of angular zones of darker to lighter color. Amethyst History Amethyst, which is pronounced AM-eh-thihst, is one of the most prevalent and well-liked gemstone types. Depending on the amount of iron and manganese present, the color of this particular kind of quartz can range from dark purple to light lavender. The origin of this gemstone, according to the ancient Greeks, was the nymph named Amethystos. She refused the attentions of Dionysus, the god of wine and intoxication. As he pursued her, she prayed for protection and to preserve her chastity. The virgin goddess Artemis answered her call for help, transforming the nymph into a white or clear stone. The story ends with Dionysus pouring his wine over the stone--either accidentally or deliberately--dyeing the crystal purple. With purple dye being the royal choice in the ancient Mediterranean, the amethyst quickly became associated with wealth and power. It traditionally adorned the robes and crowns of rich and powerful monarchs, being viewed as equal in value to ruby, emerald and sapphire. Amethyst still holds a place in the halls of power, being worn by church officials in the Church of Scotland, the Anglican/Episcopal hierarchies and the Roman Catholic church. The Royal Sceptre with the Cross, the Kent Demi-Parure, and various brooches worn by Queen Elizabeth II and other female family members are among the amethyst-containing items in the British Crown Jewels. Other royal dynasties have their own collections of tiaras and coronets with amethyst stones. Amethyst is the birthstone for February