Scientific Properties: Category: Mineral variety Chemical formula: Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2) Color: Purple, violet Crystal habit: 6-sided prism ending in 6-sided pyramid (typical) Mohs scale hardness: 7?lower in impure varieties Luster: Vitreous/glossy | Metaphysical Guide: Protection, Purification, Spiritual/Divine Connection Primary Chakras: Third Eye, Crown Astrological sign(s): Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn Vibration: Number 3 Amethyst is a very powerful and protective crystal, and is a first choice of many metaphysicians. Amethyst was used in ancient times to recover from both physical addictions as well as addictive relationships, and became know as the stone of sobriety. |