What is Amethyst Trapiche?

Amethyst Facts

Colour: Amethyst comes in a variety of shades of purple from deep plum to light lilac. Canadian amethyst appears more violet, whereas Brazilian amethyst has more of a slight red tinge.

Appearance: Amethyst is a dichroic crystal (showing different colours when viewed from different directions, or, more generally, having different absorption coefficients for light polarised in different directions) that can show a bluish or reddish-purple tinge when viewed from different angles. Usually, the stone has distinctive inclusions within it.

Rarity: A common crystal that is mined in many countries however, amethyst trapiche is considered rare and is therefore much more expensive and valuable. 

Moh Scale Hardness: Amethyst measures 7 on the Moh's Hardness Scale. It often has small inclusions that can cause weak spots within the cut of the stone. These are caused by liquid getting into the canals within the stone structure. Amethyst is a durable stone, however care should still be taken to maintain the stones beauty.

Sourced: United States, Britain, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, East Africa, Siberia and India.

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Spiritual properties and benefits:

The gem is associated with the third-eye and crown chakras, bringing harmony to your mind and spirit. Amethyst has been used throughout the ages as a calming stone, it is said to be one of the most powerful healing stones giving off naturally tranquillising energy. 

The stone is also thought to promote love and serenity as it is a natural tranquilizer that can aid in blocking geopathic stress and negative environmental energies. Amethyst is thought to be extremely beneficial to the mind - calming or stimulating as appropriate. It is said to help you feel less scattered, more focused and in control of your faculties. Many believe that amethyst facilitates the decision making process, bringing common sense and spiritual insight. Encourages peace and serenity. Helps seek clarity and connection during changes. Improves intuition and concentration.

Healing properties and benefits:

Believed to amplify all the benefits of original amethyst, trapiche amethyst symbolises balance and unity. Amethyst is said to boost hormones and tune the metabolism, cleanse the blood and relieve emotional, physical and physiological pains or stresses. 

The stone is also believed to help with reducing bruising, swelling and even treat hearing disorders as well as lung diseases, skin conditions and insomnia.

Trapiche amethyst benefits people under the zodiac signs of cancer, pisces, virgo, gemini, scorpion and aquarius.

Amethyst Trapiche Bezel Setting Pack

These bezel setting packs come supplied with a beautiful freeform shaped amethyst trapiche cabochon with a piece of Sterling Silver sheet and a length of fine silver bezel strip to enable you to create a bezel set setting. All you need to do is then decide how you are going to use your setting, will you create a unique pendant, or even a ring?

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