High Grade Vera Cruz Amethyst Quartz Crystal Cluster

USD $64.00

SKU: A1079


This Amethyst Crystal Cluster from Vera Cruz Mexico features gorgeous lavender color with awesome form sporting striking striations and shining luster!! Checkout the video just above for a wraparound view of this fantastic Amethyst cluster! This specimen is in excellent condition.

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Weight – 0.41 oz’s – 11.7 gm’s

Dimensions – 2″ x 1.42″ tall/wide (5.1 x 3.6 cm’s)

Country of Origin – Mexico

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 rather than symbolic traits and are valued for the insight they provide into natural growth processes.

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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
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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.

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Metaphysical Properties

Amethyst is widely regarded as a stone of calm awareness, balance, and mental clarity. It is commonly associated with easing overactive thoughts, reducing stress, and supporting a centered and reflective state of mind.

Many people work with Amethyst to support restful sleep and enhanced dream states. When placed near the bed or under a pillow, it is believed to help quiet mental activity, reduce restlessness, and encourage deeper, more restorative sleep. Amethyst is also frequently associated with improved dream recall and meaningful dreaming.

Amethyst is often used in meditation and relaxation practices, where its steady, non-stimulating energy supports mindfulness, gentle introspection, and emotional equilibrium. It is frequently chosen by those seeking clarity without mental overstimulation.

Creatively, Amethyst is associated with imagination, visualization, and inspired thought. Artists, writers, and problem-solvers often keep Amethyst nearby to encourage creative flow while maintaining focus and balance.

Energetically, Amethyst is commonly linked with the upper chakras, particularly the third eye and crown. Rather than acting as a stimulant, it is generally described as harmonizing and stabilizing.

Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Amethyst is often paired with
Clear Quartz,
Rose Quartz,
Smoky Quartz,
and
Citrine.

Amethyst and Citrine can also occur together naturally as Ametrine, a bi-colored Quartz variety formed through complex growth conditions and differential heating during crystal formation.

Cleansing & Charging — Safe Methods First

⚠️ Important: “Energetic cleansing” practices should never damage the crystal. If a method risks etching, dissolving, rusting, or staining the mineral, choose a dry alternative instead.

Avoid water or salt water unless you are 100% sure it’s safe.
In this case, Amethyst is water-safe.
However, some stones can be porous, soft, or water-soluble (for example, selenite/gypsum).
Water or salt can cause pocking, dulling, cracking, or surface breakdown.

Generally safer cleansing options (crystal-friendly):

  • Smoke / smudging: pass through incense, sage, palo santo smoke (avoid heavy soot on delicate surfaces).
  • Sound: singing bowl, bell, tuning fork, ting-sha.
  • Moonlight: a gentle overnight method (avoid dew on water-sensitive stones).
  • Intention / visualization: breathwork, meditation, prayer, Reiki—no physical contact required.
  • Dry cleansing: brown rice (keep crystals dry and brush off dust after).
  • Selenite plate / wand: a popular “dry” option for those who use it (no water involved).

If you’re unsure: choose sound or intention—they’re the lowest-risk methods for the physical mineral.

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Amethyst Cluster

For what and How Does One Use it?

Amethyst Clusters make powerful visualization assistants and help to manifest these visualizations into 3D reality! Amethyst Clusters throw out their beautiful healing energy all around your home. They are great tools to be placed in the center of group meditations. Amethyst Clusters also make for excellent cleansing and charging stations for other crystals. When placed beside one’s head, they are very good for drawing out EMF style radiation that generally gets stored in that part of the human body. Amethyst likes to be cleansed in water/saltwater and earth.

Amethyst Clusters work particularly well with Rose, Clear, Smoky, and Citrine Quartz.

Read more regarding Amethyst Cluster Properties at the link below (will open in a new tab/window)….

http://crystal-information.com/encyclopedia/amethyst-clusters/

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/

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