Raw Geode Druze Piece (4", Amethyst/Citrine/Quartz)

Humans have been amethyst since its discovery in ancient times. The Egyptians used this stone in works of art, while the Greeks believed that it protected against drunkenness. In fact, the word amethyst comes from the Greek amethustos, which translates as "not drunk." As late as the middle-ages, Europeans widely believed that this stone possessed mystical powers. Before the discovery of large deposits in Brazil, this stone was so precious that it was valued on a par with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires as one of the Five Cardinal Gemstones. Today amethyst is prized for its aesthetic properties, although it is still used primarily by some practitioners of metaphysical rituals. Amethyst is a variety of quartz. Its purple color comes from trace materials in the stone. It is the birthstone for February and is associated with the Crown Chakra (7). Citrine is a large variety of quartz that is rich yellow in color, either from traces of iron or through heat . Some call it the "money stone" thinking it could bring prosperity to those who have been. Citrine is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra. Clear Quartz Points are naturally formed stones. They are one of many forms of quartz and are found throughout the world. Quartz is actually the second most abundant mineral on earth. All quartz points are 6 faces which comes from there chemical structure. In ancient times a few civilizations beleived transparent quartz was super iced. Some believe that quartz has healing powers and ability to increase energy. This has not been scientifically proven however it is used for quartz piezoelectricity.