Physical Features:Chemical | SiO2 | Color | Violet, yellow, with zones of purple and orange |
Crystal System | Trigonal |
Cleavage | None |
Fracture | Conchoidal |
Hardness | 7 Mohs scale |
Luster | Vitreous |
Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
Specific gravity | 2.65 |
Refractive index | 1.544 - 1.553 |
Birefringence | 0.009 |
Ametrine is a mixture of amethyst and citrine
property. It is a gemstone having dual color i.e., purple and yellow or orange.
It is commonly known as bolivianite in its trading industry. The dual color
zone is the result of the difference in the oxidation state of iron within the
crystal. Ametrine is generally transparent and is a type of quartz. These
stones are generally found in Brazil, South America, Bolivia.
Use and purpose:
Since
the stone is made from amethyst and citrine, therefore it contains the definite
features of both the crystal quartz. It has the perfect blend of energy from
both the quartz which energizes the soul and provides ultimate harmony.
It
unites masculine and feminine energy and maintains spiritual clarity and enhances
the mental abilities.
The
citrine quartz helps in improving the concentration power thereby helping in
staying focused and the amethyst helps in retaining the higher energy in the
crown chakra.
It
is helpful in removing or releasing addictions. The positive energy of the
stone excludes all the negative energy and attract the positive vibrations. It
is also helpful in weight loss, building stamina, treating weak eyesight.
Ametrine
is a beneficial crystal for the professional who use it to cure the disorders.
It connects the healer to divine power and takes decisions accordingly.
The
stone eliminates stress and anxiety from the mind and body, it helps in
removing the continuous exhaustless of the mind by energizing it with energy
boosters. This booster clears the mind.
Ametrine is vitreous lustrous in nature. The stones
are hard and can be washed using a soft toothbrush. The stones are worn in the
form of stunning neck pieces. For certain zodiac like Scorpio, Libra, pieces Ametrine
is a birthstone. It is very useful to carry this stone as it attracts goodness
from the surrounding.