Ametrine is a rare variety of quartz that combines the peaceful and wise energies of purple Amethyst with the happy confidence of yellow Citrine. This distinctive crystal is found only in a single deposit in Bolivia. Trace particles of iron give Ametrine its two colors. Normally when any quartz crystal forms, it cools down at a constant rate and turns a single color, but in this case the temperature abruptly changed midway and so two different colors formed. Ametrine is a wonderful stone when we need to see both sides of a situation or make difficult choices. It’s energy is can also help us to be true to ourselves and more accepting of others.
AMETRINE HEALING ENERGY
Spiritual Healing Properties
Ametrine combines the serenity of Amethyst with the enthusiasm of Citrine, creating a unique energy that encourages wise action. It grants us access to spiritual insights that lead to joy. Ametrine is particularly good for anyone exploring Incan shamanism or other forms of South American spirituality. When used in meditation, it guides us to a feeling of being peacefully expansive and clear. Ametrine releases prejudices, particularly those related to race, religion or nationality. It shatters any negative programming that makes us see “others” as “lesser” and instead helps us to truly appreciate people different than ourselves.
Emotional Healing Properties
Ametrine is a joyful stone as well as a peaceful one. It encourages us to release our worries and to enjoy life more. It asks us to see uncertainty as an adventure, and to be open to the idea that it all will work out, rather than being doomed to failure before it even starts. Ametrine reminds us that we are capable and worthy of living happily ever after. Ametrine lends us its cheerful energy. It enhances a pleasant attitude, making it easier for us to work well with others, as well as to accept and be true to ourselves. If there are parts of us that don’t feel compatible, Ametrine teaches self-integration. Ametrine also champions healthy relationships and good boundaries. Anyone who has ever been asked to choose between two loves will benefit from working closely with Ametrine. It encourages us to say “and” rather than “or” whenever possible and desirable.
Mental Healing Properties
Ametrine stimulates incredible creativity and enables us to make extraordinary mental leaps. The sensible energy of Amethyst is combined with the enthusiasm of Citrine, and together they help us to take control of our lives and make better choices. Ametrine also helps us to understand different points of view and to find win-win solutions. It is a fantastic talisman for anyone who wants to improve the world, and needs to be both realistic and inspirational. If we are in a position to take charge, Ametrine gives us the courage and the wisdom to lead well. If we need to be an ally and supporter, Ametrine helps us to know when to speak up or take action, and when to encourage other voices or to bring other people to the table. It is a stone of balance, reminding us that sometimes we need to be active and other times we need to rest, and that both energies are equally important.
Physical Healing Properties
Ametrine is recommended if we need to stop struggling against something we can’t change and accept reality. It is also recommended if we have become foolishly resigned about something we have the power to change and need to be shaken out of our inertia. In both cases, Ametrine helps us to see reality clearly and to take swift action for our own inner peace and happiness. Ametrine is a sensible talisman for both age-related problems and stress-related problems. If we have trouble finding the right doctor or treatment plan, Ametrine helps us to be patient yet determined while we navigate the healthcare system. It is a comforting talisman for anyone undergoing an organ transplant who is concerned about the body accepting this lifesaving gift.
GEOLOGY OF AMETRINE
Where does Ametrine come from?
Ametrine is a rare variety of Quartz found only in Bolivia.
Mining and Treatments
Ametrine comes from the Anahi Mine in eastern Bolivia, close to the border of Brazil. The mine follows quartz veins in dolomitic limestone. Amethyst makes up 44% of the product, Citrine is 23%, and the rare Ametrine making up the final 33%. Low-quality Clear Quartz and Snow Quartz is also mined, but not exported. Most of the mining occurs undergrown, although there is some strip mining when the quartz vein is near the surface.
Mineral Family
Ametrine is a type of Quartz and a Silicate mineral. Silicate minerals are the largest family of minerals, including more than 25% of all known minerals and 40% of all common minerals. In addition to being a major part of the Earth’s crust, silicate minerals have also been found on the moon and in meteorites. Silicates are minerals which contain the elements silicon (a light gray shiny metal) and oxygen (a colorless gas). Together, these two elements form a tetrahedra – a shape similar to a pyramid – with a silicon atom in the center and oxygen atoms at each of the three corners. These tetrahedra connect with other chemical structures, in six different ways, to form a wide variety of minerals and rocks. There are six main groups of silicate minerals, and these main groups are further subdivided into secondary subdivisions, such as Quartz and Feldspar. The Quartz family has two main main groups, macr0-crystalline and micro-crystalline. The macro-crystalline minerals form large well-shaped crystals that are often transparent, while the micro-crystalline only form microscopic crystals and are always opaque. Ametrine is a macro-crystalline quartz that combines both purple Amethyst and yellow Citrine into a single multi-colored crystal.
Ametrine Formation and Crystal Associates
Quartz crystals are created when liquid magma from a volcanic eruption cools down and transforms into igneous rocks. During this cooling down period, silica acid bubbles shift from being a gas/liquid into a solid compound. The bubble becomes a hollow space in the igneous rock and the silica acid becomes Quartz crystals. Once the Quartz has formed, a large hollow is often called a “druze,” while a smaller hollow is a “geode.” These druze and geodes can be removed from the host rock and then split open to revel the crystals inside.
If no trace elements are present to change its color, the silica acid becomes Clear Quartz. If trace minerals are present, then the color changes. For example, both Amethyst and Ctrine get their coloring from trace particles of iron heated to different temperatures. In the case of Ametrine, the temperature changed mid-way, creating a stone that is partially purple and partially yellow.
Sourced from moonrisecrystals.com
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