Amethyst is a purple quartz known for its associations with psychic ability and amplifying intentions.
The word amethyst is originally a borrowing from French around 1300 CE. The original French word was ametiste and became part of Middle English, evolving into amethyst sometime in the 1500s.
Amethyst is mined in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Russia, and Mexico. It is one of the most common crystals. Variant color amethyst can be found, such as deep purple or violet-lavender coloring, and there are chevron and pineapple variants.
Metaphysical associations include peace, calm, intuition, creativity, and balance. It helps people become less scattered and calms overactive minds. It can help with insomnia and ease headaches and tension.
Sources:
“Amethyst, N. & Adj.” Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford UP, July 2023, https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/8873864732.
Hall, Judy. The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals. Godsfield ; Distributed to the Trade Markets in North America by Walking Stick Press, 2004.