AMETHYST (purple quartz) comes in a variety of colors. Russian Amethyst is considered the best amethyst in the world. It is one of the most highly prized of the quartz stones.

Amethyst is for spiritual healing. It opens the sixth chakra to bring insight and enhance intuition.

It clears the aura and balances the energy bodies..

It is good for the immune system. It works on right brain activity and is said to dispel illusions.

Amethyst is good for self-esteem and getting centered. It is associated with the 4th, 6th and 7th chakra.

Amethyst is for meditation. It expands consciousness. It works on mental disorders and expands intuitiveness or "psychic development" as it expands consciousness.

Amethyst is said to work on blood clots and other disorders of the blood. It is helpful with addictions, particularly alcoholism and the like. It helps control anger and negative emotions. It is also used for seizures.

It has long been known as the spiritual stone and has been used since the dawn of time.