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Amethyst

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, coloured by iron impurities.

When amethyst is subjected to intense heat, the chemical composition of the iron impurities is changed and the rock becomes yellow citrine.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Hardness: 7
Colour: Pale to dark purple
Lustre: Vitreous
Chemical composition: SiO₂

HEALING PROPERTIES

CHAKRA

Crown chakra (just above the top of the head)

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