Scientific Properties: 	Stone Type/Family: Member of the Quartz family 	Color: Deep, grape purple with white striping and/or bands 	Crystal System: Trigonal 	Chemical Composition: (SiO2) Silicon Dioxide 	Hardness: 7 	 	 	 | 		 Metaphysical Guide: 	Cleansing, Healing, Amplifying 	Primary Chakras: Third Eye, Crown 	Astrological signs: All    	Vibration: Number 2 	  	Chevron Amethyst (also called "Banded Amethyst") is a combination of Amethyst and White Quartz, mixed together in a V-striped or banded pattern. Chevron Amethyst combines the strengthening and enhancing qualities of Quartz with the stress relieving qualities of Amethyst. 	 |