Ametrine

The ametrine stone

Ametrine is made up of alternating coloured sectors purple and yellow/orange.

Violet sectors are made of Amethyst. The sectors yellow or orange are not made up of Citrine, they are coloured by inclusions of iron compounds and would be more correctly called ferruginous quartz. Thus, by heating Ametrine, purple sectors fade, while the yellow/orange sectors remain their color.

Nowadays, the jewelry making with ametrine is very popular. recent years. Jewellers have been using it since the 1980s, and since then its commercial success continues to grow. Similarly, decorators and sculptors use the material to create interior design objects absolutely and dazzling brilliance.

The legend referring to ametrine

Anahi was the only daughter of the chief of a Bolivian tribe, the Ayoreos. A resplendent beauty, she is was the pride of his people, who adored him. One day, she met a conquistador of the Iberian Peninsula, Felipe de Urriola y Goitia. They immediately fell in love. of the other. This conquistador possessed a charm and a presence that immediately appealed to the Anahi. He then asked Anahi for her hand in marriage. his father.

Gold, in the 17th century, it was customary to provide a dowry for the bride. Thus, the wedding was celebrated and as a wedding gift, the girl's father offered the conquistador a mine that produced a two-tone stone. This ametrine deposit, a symbol of spirituality and divine power, was the main dowry of this marriage princely. The conquistador paid little heed. attention, because it wasn't gold, it was diamonds or emeralds.

After some time, Don Felipe was forced to return home Spain. He decided to take his wife with him, but the members of his tribe were not agreement. The princess was torn between his loyalty to his people and his love for her husband. However, she chose to follow her husband. But her tribe didn't want to lose their princess. And so they began to conspire kill Don Felipe. Princess Anahi, who is of his tribe's plans, manages to get Don Felipe, and they fled. But when during the pursuit, she was fatally hurt by her own subjects.

On his deathbed, the princess asked to see her husband, a last time. She placed it in his hands, a stone from the mine as a gift of marriage. When Don Felipe opened his hands, he discovered this magnificent stone tints. So he understood that the stone was the symbol of the suffering of the princess who had been divided between his tribe and his husband.

Following this tragedy, the mine was renamed Anahi in a tribute to the beautiful princess.

We know today that ametrine has been introduced in the West by the Conquistadors, who had brought as an offering to the Queen of Spain in 17th century. This is how this quartz spread throughout the Europe.

Where does ametrine come from?

Ametrine comes mainly from Bolivia. However, other deposits are to be found in the Brazil, USA and Mozambique.

Les benefits of ametrine in lithotherapy

His benefits in terms of psychic

Ametrine is a soothing stone. It calms the torments of the mind, eliminates tension and stress. It helps to overcome states of intense sadness. It is sometimes used during emotional shocks.

This stone facilitates and encourages imagination, reflection and concentration. It is a major asset for creative professions.

It opens the mind and enables its wearer to overcome prejudice. This stone promotes change and helps to make the transition.

Ametrine is an excellent stimulus for the which facilitates learning and enhances memory. This stone provides balance and regulates lack of confidence or, on the contrary, excessive self-esteem. self.

Thus, its wearer is no longer dominated by the emotions and can therefore demonstrate a excellent analytical skills. It is said that this releases psychic blockages and emotional.

It's a stone of duality. By the way, it is said to be beneficial in the relationships, because it fosters desire sexual.

His benefits in terms of physique

A stone of soothing and relaxation, it frees the body from its tensions.

This stone protects against pollutants exteriors.

It supports the plexus chakra solar.

Ametrin for which astrological signs

Ametrin is suitable for all zodiac natives. However, it is particularly effective for the following signs:

Sagittarius A symbol of evolution and travel. This sign is optimistic and has a lot of positivity. He is jovial, independent and adventurer. It's a real lucky charm for his friends. He loves discovering the world and being free. This sign has a dual personality and ametrine is the right stone for it perfectly by its duality. He hates routine and loves adventure. On the other hand, he has to keep his promises. In love, it's a real seducer, and he has a tendency to not not be faithful. As soon as he reaches maturity, it becomes capable of build a solid relationship.

Lion symbol of the power, of the generosity. This sign likes to be admired. He loves to be flattered and is on the verge of being vanity. It represents leisure, theater and a creative spirit. Ametrine is a stone that allows him to find inspiration, as it suits particularly to authors or those who create something. It's a sign that loves who is very proud of himself. But paradoxically, he loves to share and is extremely generous. In love, he is passionate, idealistic. His conquests serve him well also as a stooge. But he can't to live without sincere love.

Gémeaux symbol of communication, of the curiosity and intelligence. This sign is sociable and charming. His presence is often because he has the art of listening his fellow man. Ametrine is a stone that also promotes communication and is just right for this sign. But He's also a great liar. He always needs to be stimulated intellectually: it's an eternal student. In love, he forages a lot, he has often need to change partners. However, it's a true romantic and it's with age that it will calm down.

Les chakras linked to ametrine

Associated with the solar plexus chakra, this stone reinforces the proper functioning of the metabolism. It provides energy and not to feel tired during the journey. day.

This stone goes perfectly with the coronal chakra, which stands for wisdom and self-knowledge and elevation spiritual.

Maintain, purifying and recharging a stone ametrine

When you receive an ametrine stone, it It needs to be purified and recharged with energy. These operations should be repeated once a month at the or after use intensive.

Submerge your stone in distilled water or spring water for 2 or 3 hours. The dry with a soft cloth.

Be careful not to reload your stone ametrine to the sun's rays, which would eventually alter its color. It is preferable to expose it to the moon's rays (but not in direct sunlight). full moon) or to place it on a quartz clusters or on a druse amethyst.

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