Amethyst gemstone is one of the colored quartz gemstones. From ancient times, it has been claimed to have mystical properties and superstition has surrounded it.
Amethyst gemstone, transparent purple quartz, is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry. Amethyst gemstones are mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina and Siberia as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African countries. Generally, amethyst gemstone from South America tends to be available in larger sizes than African amethyst gemstone but amethyst from Africa has the reputation for having better, more saturated, color in small sizes. Very dark amethyst gemstone, mostly in small sizes, is also mined in Australia.
Amethyst gemstone bead is known to calm and protect the mind. Amethyst gemstone is an excellent stone for meditation. Amethyst gemstone has been known to treat various types of blood disease and balancing blood sugar. Amethyst gemstone bead as a healing stone or crystal is used to treat and heal problems involving the central nervous system.
