Fun Facts about Stones
Ametrine is a naturally occurring variety of quartz; a mixture of Amethyst and Citrine and is really quite beautiful. Ametrine is found in colors of purple, yellow, and orange and tumbled stones are usually a mixture of those colors. Most Ametrine is mined in Bolivia with some deposits having been located recently in Brazil and India.
There are some great legends associated with Ametrine. It is believed that this gemstone was first discovered by native Indians in Bolivia in the 17th Century. Legends tell a story about a Spanish Conquistador giving the Spanish Queen a fabulous gift of this beautiful gem. The Conquistador had acquired an Ametrine mine in his bride's dowry. The Conquistador's bride was a princess from a native tribe.
Ametrine has been considered a power stone since that time and is a favorite healing crystal of Crystal Healers. It is believed to combine the powers of both Amethyst and Citrine and can be used to attain a higher consciousness. It is also believed to instill a sense of calm and peace to an unpleasant or stressful situation, whether at work or home.
Use it in a bowl in the living room to add beauty and calm. It would also be perfect in a Reiki room, meditation area, or placed at a home altar. In my Reiki practice, I have used it on the third eye to open that chakra for a person who had problems seeing the "big picture" or who was blocked emotionally regarding love and relationships. Try it yourself and see what avenues it opens for you!
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