Amethyst is a variety of Quartz found as crystals or masses. Its classic purple color is due to manganese and iron inclusions. Amethyst is found world wide, but is more common in Brazil, India, South Africa and Uruguay. It is usually associated with the astrological signs Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Amethyst is used with the Crown Chakra. Amethyst magnifies the energy of other crystals. It is good for overall protection, and physical, emotional, and mental balance. It can be worked with to encourage chastity and relieve homesickness. It helps negotiation skills, decision making, wealth, business success, moving forward in life, coping with responsibility and change, and public speaking. It is beneficial for purification during ceremonies. Physically, amethyst is known to help heal the causes of disease. It is good for hearing, hormone regulation, insomnia, headaches, migraines, acne, asthma, blood clots, bacterial and viral infections, bad posture, cancer, and arthritis. Amethyst encourages the health of the immune, circulatory, and the sympathetic nervous systems. It is good for bones, heart, stomach, skin, teeth, liver, and endocrine glands. It can help with drunkenness and addictions, especially alcoholism. Aids in detoxing and blood cleaning. Emotionally/Spiritually this stone helps with OCD, anger, and violent tendencies. It calms passion, nerves, oversensitivity, tension, emotional energy, and grief. It can enhance the aura, self-esteem, meditation, spirit contact, and spirituality. (Please message me your desired chain length).