Ametrin
The stone ametrine
Ametrine is made up of sectors alternating violet and yellow colors/. orange.
The violet sectors are themselves made up of Amethyst. Yellow or orange areas are not are not made of Citrine, they are coloured by inclusions of iron compounds and would be more properly known as ferruginous quartz. So, by heating Ametrine, the sectors purple sectors fade, while yellow sectors / The oranges retain their color.
Nowadays, the manufacture of jewelry with a ametrine is very recent. Jewellers have been using it since the 1980s and its commercial success continues to grow. From even decorators and sculptors used them to are used to create decorative objects unique and radiantly beautiful dazzling.
The legend referring to ametrine
Anahi was the only daughter of the chief of a Bolivian tribe, the Ayoreos. Beautiful she was the pride of her family. people, who adored her. One day, she made the meeting with a peninsular conquistador Felipe de Urriola y Goitia. Immediately, they fell in love with each other. This the conquistador's charm and presence which immediately appealed to Anahi. He asked for Anahi's hand in marriage. father.
Or, in the 17th century, it was customary to provide the bride with a dowry. Thus, the wedding were celebrated and as a wedding gift, the father of the young girl offered the conquistador a mine producing a two-tone stone. This deposit ametrine, a symbol of spirituality and divine power, constituted the main dowry of this princely marriage. The conquistador did not But don't worry, it wasn't gold, diamonds or emeralds.
After some time, Don Felipe was forced to return to Spain. He decided to take his wife with him, but the members of his tribe disagreed. The princess was torn between her loyalty to her people and her love for her husband. However, she chooses to follow her husband. But her tribe would not their princess. So they set about conspire to kill Don Felipe. The Princess Anahi, updated on her tribe's plans, managed to warn Don Felipe and they fled. But during the pursuit, she was mortally wounded by her own topics.
On her deathbed, the princess asked to see her husband one last time. She placed in his hands a stone taken from the mine offered as a wedding gift. When Don Felipe opened his hands and discovered this beautiful two-tone stone. Thus, it understood that this stone was the symbol of the suffering of the princess who had been divided between her tribe and her husband.
Following this tragedy, the mine was renamed Anahi in homage to the beautiful princess.
We now know that ametrine has was introduced to the West by the Conquistadors, who brought it back to offering to the Queen of Spain in the 17th century. This is how the quartz spread. across Europe.
Where does ametrine come from?
Ametrine comes mainly from Bolivia. However, other deposits are to be found in the Brazil, USA and Mozambique.
The benefits of ametrine in lithotherapy
How it benefits the body 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.
How it benefits the body physique
A stone of soothing and relaxation, it to free the body from its tensions.
This stone protects against pollutants exteriors.
It supports the plexus chakra solar.
Ametrine for which signs astrology?
Ametrine is suitable for all natives of the zodiac. However, she is particularly effective for the following signs:
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Sagittarius: symbol of evolution, travel. This sign is optimistic and very positive. He is jovial, independent and adventurous. It is a a real lucky charm for his friends. He loves discover the world and be free. This sign has a dual personality and ametrine is a stone perfectly suited to her his duality. He hates routine and loves adventure. On the other hand, he finds it hard to keep promises. In love, it's a real seductive and tends not to be faithful. As soon as he reaches the age of maturity, it becomes capable of building a solid relationship.
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Lion: symbol of the power, generosity. This sign loves to be admired. He loves to be flattered and is at the limit of vanity. It represents hobbies, theater and has a strong creative. Ametrine is a stone that helps him to find inspiration, because it particularly suitable for authors or that create something. It's a sign that who likes to dominate, 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.
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Gemini: symbol of the communication skills, curiosity and intelligence. This sign is sociable and charming. His presence is often sought, because he knows how to listen to his fellow man. Ametrine is a stone that also promotes communication and is ideally suited to of this sign. But be careful also a great liar. He always needs to be intellectually stimulated: it's a an eternal student. In love, he forages a lot, he often needs to change partners. However, it's a true romantic and it's with age that it will calm down.
The chakras connected 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, purify and recharge 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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