Ametrine is an amazing yellow-lilac stone that combines the properties of two minerals at once - citrine and amethyst. In addition to natural beauty, it carries wisdom and harmony with the world, allowing you to learn to relate to the flow of life with understanding.
This crystal is ideal for non-standard individuals who are not accustomed to stop there, constantly striving to learn something new.
Basic data
Stone ametrine in its chemical composition is silicon oxide. It is a transparent semi-precious gem, which, in fact, is one of the polychrome varieties of crystalline quartz. Due to the fact that two stones are combined in ametrine at once, it received a rather rare, non-standard color.
The cost of classic ametrine is one of the highest. In such stones, an even border between colors is clearly traced. However, most often this lilac stone plays in the sun with all shades of gold. That is why when cutting quartz for further processing, only part of the resulting stones will become ametrines, while the rest will turn out to be ordinary.citrines, amethysts or just colorless quartz. Keep in mind that in the event that you are offered to purchase a stone of a saturated color with a clear distinction, then most likely you are offered a synthetic copy.
Mineral mining
The main production of ametrine is carried out in Bolivia, so the stone is often called Boliviant.
The color of such stones is unusually rich, so their cost is much higher than those supplied to the world market by Brazil. It is noteworthy that to date no deposits of ametrine have been found in other countries, although amethysts and citrines are mined all over the world.
Since its reserves on the planet are limited, scientists suggest that its production will last for no more than two to three decades. It is noteworthy that the ametrine stone was only introduced to the public in 1980, so most people who have never heard of ametrine are surprised to see this unusual two-tone stone.
Legend of origin
One of the most common legends about the origin of ametrine is connected with the happy love story of the Spanish conquistador Don Felipe de Urriola y Goi-tia and the local princess from the Aureiros Indian tribe. On his deathbed, the princess presented him with a gift of two-color ametrine, which the Indians used to appeal to the gods so that they would calm the intertribal wars. The Spaniard, having buried his wife, returned to his homeland and presented an unusual stone as a gift to his queen, who made it her main asset.your daily toilet.
It was after this that the fame of the unusual mineral spread throughout Europe.
Talisman
Ametrine is a powerful talisman stone that helps resolve conflict situations and teaches the wearer to accept the events that are happening around with understanding. People who wear it on a daily basis capture and perceive much more information, so it is ideal as a talisman for students or people working in the media.
In addition, he endows the owner with heightened hearing, sight and smell, which is highly valued in extrasensory perception. If you place this talisman stone at the head of the bed, you can see a prophetic dream, however, it should be borne in mind that the mineral must have been under direct moonlight for a long time.
| Stone | Features |
| Citrine | It is considered a stone that carries a particle of solar energy. Allows you to open a second wind, supporting the owner at the time of loss of strength or nervous strain. |
| Amethyst | Allows you to cope with bad addictions and show willpower. |
Today, ametrine is increasingly called the "stone of the merchant", as it brings extraordinary success and prosperity to the trading business.
Healing and magical properties
Ametrine is a stone whose properties are constant nourishmentowner of positive energy.
He allows:
- strengthen the immune and nervous systems;
- get rid of insomnia or apathy;
- promotes blood purification;
- pacifies enmity;
- contributes to the development of extraordinary abilities, in particular clairvoyance.
In addition, ametrine is often used by magicians and psychics to subdue angry spirits.
Stone and astrology
It is noteworthy that this stone is patronized by two planets at once:
- Mercury - citrine.
- Uranus - amethyst.
Therefore, ametrine stone, combining them in itself, can become both a guide and a teacher for a person. Its pacifying effect allows you to suppress aggressiveness both from the owner and from other people. In addition, it makes a person more open and friendly towards others.
People who need peace of mind and inner harmony should wear ametrine stone daily. The zodiac sign of such people, according to astrologers, should refer to the elements of Fire - this is the only way to achieve the greatest effect. Therefore, the stone is ideal for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, making them less quick-tempered and irritable.
The only sign of the zodiac that should not wear jewelry with ametrine is Virgo, as the mineral will only aggravate their inherent tendency to apathy and indecision at birth, as a result of whicha person will lose the ability to resist other people's influence.
Cost
Ametrine is a stone whose price is quite high due to its rarity. The average cost of one carat of a real stone from Bolivia ranges from $ 100, it all depends on the purity of its shades and the clarity of the border between them. However, there are now a plethora of artificially made minerals that are commercially available.
Amethyst is heated to a certain temperature, as a result of which its individual particles turn into citrine. As a result of such processing, natural ametrine is quite difficult to distinguish from artificial, because this will require a comprehensive gemological examination, which is not available in every city.
It is noteworthy that the cost of a synthetic copy, compared to a natural counterpart, is quite low. So, a string of beads made of similar stones can be purchased for an amount within 1.5 thousand rubles.
Stone Care
Ametrine stone should not be left in direct sunlight for a long time, as its color will gradually lose its yellow tint and it will eventually become pure purple.
Despite the fact that ametrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, like that of precious stones, it is quite easily susceptible to mechanical damage and can be easily scratched. That is why it should be stored separately from other jewelry.
During the cleaning, the ametrine stone should not be chemically attacked, it is enoughwill use soapy water as a cleaning agent, after which the stone should be thoroughly wiped with a soft cloth.
