Weight – 0.41 oz’s – 11.8 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.09″ long (5.3 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Veracruz, Mexico
High Grade Muzo Habit Veracruz Amethyst Quartz Crystal
USD $31.00
SKU: A1147
This Amethyst Crystal Cluster from Veracruz Mexico features gorgeous lavender color with awesome form sporting striking striations and etchings, plus shining luster and Muzo Habit form!! This specimen is in excellent condition.
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Amethyst Origins & Background
Amethyst has been valued across cultures for thousands of years for its rich violet coloration and its association with clarity, balance, and composure. The name Amethyst originates from the Greek word amethystos, meaning “not intoxicated,” reflecting an ancient belief that the stone helped maintain clear thinking and moderation.
Historically, Amethyst was considered a stone of royalty and spiritual authority. It adorned crowns, rings, and ceremonial objects in Ancient Greece and Rome and later throughout medieval Europe. Its purple color was rare and strongly associated with wisdom, restraint, and elevated status.
Significant Amethyst deposits are found in Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Madagascar, and Russia. Each locality produces crystals with distinctive growth habits, color zoning, and internal features, making provenance an important consideration for collectors and natural crystal enthusiasts.
Amethyst’s coloration develops through trace amounts of iron within the Quartz lattice combined with natural irradiation and geological heating over extended time periods. This process often creates layered growth zones that contribute to the depth and visual complexity seen in higher-quality specimens.
Some Amethyst crystals display structural growth features such as internal windows, phantoms, record keepers, and time-link faces. These are physical indicators of crystal formation traits and are valued for both the insight they provide into natural growth processes and to possible Metaphysical propoties.
Amethyst Geological Information
Amethyst is a violet variety of Quartz (Silicon Dioxide – SiO₂) that typically forms within cavities, veins, and geodes in igneous and metamorphic rock environments. Crystals usually grow as hexagonal prisms with pointed terminations.
The purple coloration results from trace iron incorporated into the Quartz structure combined with natural irradiation from surrounding rock. Subsequent geological heating stabilizes these color centers, producing hues that range from pale lavender to deep royal purple.
Amethyst commonly forms in volcanic environments, particularly within gas cavities of cooling basalt flows. Over millions of years, silica-rich fluids crystallize slowly, allowing layered growth and the development of internal zoning and structural features.
Common Geological Occurrences
- Volcanic basalt cavities and geodes
- Hydrothermal Quartz veins
- Metamorphic rock environments
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Amethyst variety) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
Amethyst Crystal Care & Ownership Advice
⚠️ Sunlight & Heat:
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or heat may cause some Amethyst specimens to fade over time. For long-term preservation, extended placement in direct sunlight is best avoided.
✋ Handling:
Amethyst is relatively durable, but sharp impacts can chip crystal points or edges. Handle specimens gently, especially clusters and terminated points.
🧼 Cleaning:
Clean Amethyst using lukewarm water and a soft brush. Avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, or abrasive tools, which may damage crystal surfaces.
📦 Storage & Display:
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or high heat may cause some Amethyst specimens to fade over time.
For long-term preservation, extended placement in direct sunlight is best avoided. Indirect light or filtered natural light is ideal for display. This preserves color while still allowing the crystal’s natural beauty to be appreciated.
Vera Cruz Amethyst
For what and How Does One Use it?
This Amethyst runs at a higher vibration than most other varieties. It has a strong spiritual focus. Used on the third eye, it activates the pineal gland – connecting you with your higher self, while also bringing balance and conflict resolution between the left and right hand hemispheres of the brain.
Working with Vera Cruz Amethyst helps to accelerate ones personal and spiritual growth exponentially, while at the same time keeping you humble and aware that there is always more to learn on the spiritual journey of life.
The clarity, luster and Laser Wand focus this crystal projects makes it a good candidate to use for crystal protection purposes. Vera Cruz Amethyst helps people that have traditionally struggled to achieve meditative states. This crystal helps one attain and stay in the “Beta” state. This special variety of Amethyst activates the heart chakra promoting universal love within oneself bringing a deeper sense of appreciation of seemingly non-important every day activities.
Read more regarding Vera Cruz Amethyst Properties at the link below (will open in a new tab/window)….
http://crystal-information.com/encyclopedia/amethyst-vera-cruz/
Etched Quartz
For what and How Does One Use it?
Etched crystals are fascinating and powerful beings! The etching generally indicates the crystal is jam packed full of information. There are many ways to access this wisdom – though the primary way is to use the etching itself. To do this, get comfortable and hold the crystal in your hands – view the etching as a kind of braille language. Clear your mind, and let your hands gently caress the etching on the crystal as if reading braille. Sometimes your hands appear to take on a life of their own, seemingly moving at random – take this as a sign that you are indeed interacting with and “reading” the crystal. Do not be disillusioned if this process does not occur for you, as you may very well be receiving the information at a subconscious level – for later retrieval by your intuition. Another way to access this information is to simply gaze at/into the etching of the quartz crystal. If your eyes start to drift out of focus, this is a good indication you are interfacing with the crystal and it is passing wisdom across to you.
As mentioned above – etching can occur in many different varieties of Quartz. Etching is a good indication that the particular crystal in question is an ancient and knowledgeable being. As with any elder generation, respect and honor goes along way to the wisdom these light beings are willing to share.
It would be fair to say Elestial crystals are the royalty of the Etched Quartz families. Due to their often skeletal layers, these crystals display a breathtaking array of etching. Many Elestial crystals have a different style of etching/language on every side and termination face!
Read more regarding Etched Quartz Crystal Properties at the link below (will open in a new tab/window)….
Muzo habit crystals form with horizontal striations throughout the body. This form creates steep termination tips – to the point that the upper end of the crystal body appears triangular, yet the lower body of the body remains hexagonal in shape. Muzo Habit Quartz crystals were named as such in 1963 by the renowned Swiss geologist – Augusto Gansser. In some areas, this type of Quartz is known as Tessin Habit. Muzo Habit crystals are found in the Swiss Alps, Brazil, and of course – Colombia, where the Muzo mining region resides. The tapering form promotes the transmission of universal life force energy. Energy enters the crystal through the base base, and is amplified and condensed as the energy spirals its way, tapering down increasing its intensity before exiting the termination in a laser like fashion. As ever, using conscious intent can greatly increase or reduce the intensity of this crystal. Simply put – You can dial the volume up or down as required by just thinking about it! The stepped striated nature of this crystal lends itself very well to blasting through layers of blockages and misinformation. This high powered crystal cuts straight to the core of any issue, especially when meditating with the crystal. For those that like to read by touch, the muzo habit quartz creates an exquisitely tactile crystal! When running ones finger tips down the crystal, it becomes easy to envision each striation (line) as a barrier to break through, or layer of fog blown away to be replaced by bright, clear pure light!
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