Why I Reach for Amethyst (And No, It Won’t Save You From Tequila)

Uruguayan Amethyst Hedgehog Crystal

Amethyst Meaning, Healing Properties, and How I Use it in Real Life

 

Okay. You asked me about amethyst. So I’m going to answer you the way I would if we were sitting at my kitchen table and you were holding one in your hand.

First, the basics. Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, and its color comes from trace amounts of iron in the crystal structure that were altered by natural radiation within the Earth’s crust. It most commonly forms inside basalt geodes — hollow, gas-formed cavities in volcanic lava that later fill with silica-rich fluids and grow crystals. Brazilian amethyst geodes are famous for their tall, cathedral-like crystal growth, while Uruguayan geodes tend to be more rounded and often display a deeper, richer purple color.

That’s the geology in a nutshell.

Now let’s talk about why I actually keep this stone around.

 

Amethyst Earrings from my Etsy

 

What Amethyst Feels Like (To Me)

When my brain is loud (and I mean messy), amethyst smoothes the static. It doesn’t sedate me. It doesn’t dull me. It organizes me, and helps me make sense of the chaos.

It’s like someone took all the open tabs in my mental browser (yes, I literally have 19 open tabs in Chrome right now) and said, “We’re going to close the eighteen that don’t matter.”

Amethyst has long been associated with calm, clarity, moderation, and spiritual awareness. It’s connected to the crown chakra and the third eye, so it’s often used for meditation and intuitive work. But I also find it grounds gently through the heart when I wear it as jewelry.

Earrings are fantastic for this stone because they sit closer to the crown and third eye...and really accentuate just how pretty you are too. Win. Win. And you are pretty. Yes. I'm talking to YOU.

A pendant works beautifully too. And if you like spheres (you know I do), they radiate energy evenly in all directions instead of focusing it like a point, which is especially convenient for those of us who seem to always be upside-down and backwards.

 

Amethyst Elestial Wire-wrapped With Copper

 

About That “Prevents Drunkenness” Thing

The ancient Greeks believed amethyst made you immune to intoxication. The word “amethystos” literally means “not drunk.”

Let me just say this clearly:

IT DOES NOT.

Please do not call me the next morning when you wake up with a Sharpie mustache, one shoe missing, and your car parked artistically in Mrs. Henderson’s flower bed because you decided to “test the ancients.”

I warned you.

What it does help with is moderation. And clarity. Which, frankly, might have prevented the flower bed incident in the first place.

 

Wire-Wrapped Elestial Amethyst Crystal Necklace

 

Traditional Uses

Throughout history, amethyst has been associated with:

• Calming racing thoughts
• Encouraging patience and perspective
• Supporting meditation
• Helping with overthinking
• Easing tension before sleep

I am not making any medical claims. These are just traditional associations and my personal experience. When my head feels like it’s running a marathon without my consent, amethyst helps me step back and breathe.

 

Amethyst Sphere Wire-Wrapped Necklace

 

How I Use It

Sometimes I hold a small sphere during meditation. Sometimes I use a point on my crown chakra and third eye. Sometimes I wear it. Sometimes I sleep with it. Sometimes it just sits on my desk while I work, and that’s enough.

It’s not ostentatious. It’s steady.

And sometimes steady is exactly what you need.

 

Wire-Wrapped Amethyst Crystal Necklace

 

If you want the full deep dive into the metaphysical properties, crystal habit, geological formation, raw vs rough, elestials, ametrine, and all the nerdy details, you can read my full Amethyst Meaning and Mineral Guide here:

Amethyst Healing Properties and Gemstone Information

If you’re ready to bring one home, I currently have genuine, natural amethyst spheres and polished stones available in my shop (see the bottom of this post).

More amethyst jewelry is on the way.

And if you do decide to test the Greek booze theory… don’t say I didn’t warn you.

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Goethite in Amethyst: Sirius Amethyst/Super 7

Sirius Amethyst From Madagascar with Hematite and Goethite

I have recently acquired several beautiful collections of Sirius Amethysts (sometimes marketed as “Super 7” crystals) and have spent considerable time identifying their mineral inclusions while also working with them energetically. These stones are visually complex, mineralogically fascinating, and, for me, unusually powerful from a healing perspective. I’m excited to share what I’ve learned so far. The material discussed here comes from the Antsakaonimanta Deposit, Mangatabohangy Commune (Mangatobangy), Ambatofinandrahana District, Amoron'i Mania Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar.  I currently have one ring available, and I may offer crystals by request or create custom jewelry using pieces from my collection.

Sirius Amethyst Ring From DoodlepunkArt

Goethite Inclusions in Amethyst and the Super 7 Debate

So far, I have been able to confidently identify goethite in all of these crystals. Some of the more reddish needles and flecks may be lepidocrocite, while other inclusions appear to be iron-based minerals with mauve or purplish-red coloration. Hematite is also a possibility in some cases, though the range of colors and textures suggests that multiple iron phases may be present. There is a great deal happening inside these crystals, both visually and mineralogically, and much of it remains complex and intriguing.

Sirius Amethyst With Geothite and Amphibole Inclusions

In some of these specimens, I also observe very fine whitish fibers or hair-like inclusions. These are sometimes labeled as rutile by other sellers; however, I am quite certain they are not. Rutile forms straight, rigid needles, while these fibers bend and appear much more delicate. I believe these inclusions are likely a type of amphibole; tremolite appears to be the closest match, though definitive identification is difficult due to their extreme fineness. As is often the case with inclusion-rich quartz, there are additional minerals present that I have not yet been able to identify with certainty.

Sirius Amethyst From Madagascar

All of these crystals contain amethyst, smoky quartz, and clear quartz or milky quartz, along with goethite. Some of these specimens also show elestial growth and trigonic markings, adding another layer of interest for collectors and mineral enthusiasts.

Sirius Amethyst Elestial with Glittery Silver Goethite

Rutile and cacoxenite are the only inclusions traditionally cited as missing from this specimen for it to qualify as a “Super 7.” However, in my experience, none of the crystals sold as Super 7 that I have encountered have contained confirmed rutile or cacoxenite. To date, cacoxenite has not been conclusively identified by mineralogists within amethyst-hosted inclusions; samples taken from amethyst and labeled as cacoxenite have consistently tested as goethite. Based on available scientific literature and mineralogical databases such as Mindat, I do not believe there is clear evidence that a true “Super 7” exists as it is commonly described. From a mineralogical standpoint, these stones are more accurately described as containing four to six confirmed components rather than seven.

Hematite and/or Iron Plumes, Goethite and/or Lepidocrocite

I have also handled crystals sold as Super 7 by other sellers, and while some are visually attractive, they have not stood out to me energetically when compared to the Sirius Amethysts I have been collecting. Many are tumbled or fragmented pieces rather than intact crystals with original terminations, which are rarely seen in material marketed under the Super 7 name.

Goethite and Lepidocrocite Inclusions Under Magnification

By contrast, these amethysts were not sold to me as Super 7 at all, but simply as amethyst. The prices were far more reasonable, and the crystals are whole, natural formations with intact terminations. When it comes to metaphysical work, I strongly prefer naturally terminated crystals to cut stones, as the energy tends to move more readily and in a more predictable direction.

Magnification of Goethite Inclusions in Sirius Amethyst

Energetic and Metaphysical Observations

I am particularly enamored with these Sirius Amethysts because of the way they feel energetically. When I point one toward my left palm, I experience a very strong, focused beam of tingling energy. As I rotate or move the crystal, the sensation moves with it. The feeling is not the static-like buzz I associate with clear quartz, but something more nervy and alive, reminiscent of circulation returning to a limb that has fallen asleep. It is not painful, but unmistakable.

Sirius Amethyst with Trigonic Markings

The first time I experienced this sensation, I was completely taken aback, in much the same way I was when I first handled a Brazilian Lemurian. For me, however, these feel even more powerful. I don’t know whether this response is specific to my own energetic sensitivities or higher energy needs, or whether others will feel the same intensity, but I respond very positively to these stones. Even the smallest crystals pack a surprisingly strong punch.

Very Small Sirius Amethyst With Intense Warm Color

I suspect that people with conditions affecting energy levels, such as autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or adrenal fatigue, may resonate with these stones in a similar way. In my experience, these are advanced healing crystals, and each one feels uniquely expressive and purposeful.

Unusual Amethyst with Goethite from Madagarcar

Metaphysical Properties of Goethite in Amethyst

Goethite is often referred to as the stone of death and rebirth. It is commonly used in rebirthing work, which involves tracing emotional patterns back to their original wounds in order to fully experience and release long-held grief or pain. Goethite helps bring suppressed emotions into conscious awareness so they can be examined with clarity and objectivity. This process can loosen the attachment we often have to our personal stories and ultimately free us from cycles of suffering.

Sirius Amethyst with Various Iron Inclusions

Working with stones containing goethite inclusions can help increase emotional awareness and illuminate the thought patterns that generate those emotions. For artists, writers, and musicians, goethite can be particularly supportive when the goal is to express deep and personal truths with honesty and maturity. It encourages the expression of mastery gained through experience rather than raw pain alone.

A Mixture of Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz & Amethyst with Goethite Needles

Goethite also heightens the senses and supports the development of spiritual perception. When combined with amethyst and quartz, as it is in these crystals, it can be especially helpful for work involving the third eye and higher ethereal chakras, including clairvoyance and clairsentience. At the same time, goethite is a grounding stone, anchoring these higher frequencies into the body and connecting the user more deeply to their Earth source.

Sirius Amethyst From Madagascar

One of the most exciting recent finds for me has been a group of much smaller crystals from Madagascar that contain very metallic, sparkly goethite. Despite their size, they carry a remarkably strong energetic presence. I previously sold several of these through my Etsy shop and set others into rings. At present, I still have one ring available.

Sirius Amethyst Ring From DoodlepunkArt

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Lepidolite / Lithium Mica– Mineral Info & Healing Properties of the “Happy Crystal”

Lepidolite is a member of the mica family and is colored purple, lavender, lilac, pink, pale yellow, colorless or gray by the presence of lithium. This is a very soft, but flexible mineral with a Mohs hardness of 2.5-3. 

Lepidolite crystals are translucent, pearly and reflective.  It grows in pseudohexagonal or botryoidal crystals, reniform masses or in flat, interlocking plates.  Layers of lepidolite crystals can easily be separated from each other into books, sheets or thin flakes.  The crystals that are flat like this are also called blades.  These photos are of bladed crystals. 

Lepidolite should not be confused with pink muscovite, also a member of the mica family, but a different mineral which is usually not colored by lithium. Muscovite is a potassium mica, but lepidolite is a lithium mica.

Lepidolite is an important source of lithium and the rare minerals rubidium and caesium.  Lepidolite is also used in the production of glass, ceramics and enamels, among other things.

Metaphysically, lepidolite is a stone of purification, balance, empathy, release, acceptance and presence. It is a great stone to assist anyone going through painful or stressful times. Its calming and soothing energy inspires an acceptance of “what is”, making this one of the best stones for those practicing the art of letting go of pain, resentment, resistance and aversion, an important part of Buddhist practices. It is the best stone that I know of for anyone who is committed to releasing their identification with the ego, “story” and/or “pain body”.

Lepidolite acts on all chakras, but is especially helpful with the heart chakra, third eye and crown chakra. It is ruled by the element of water and works very well with water. Placing it in the bathtub with you will enhance your relaxation experience. It can also heal the body by being placed directly on the point of pain, injury or disease. Placing under pillow can help prevent nightmares and promote a more restful sleep. Its potential to calm, soothe and heal is increased when used in combination with positive affirmations.

The metaphysical properties of stones with lithium can be very beneficial for anyone with emotional suffering or mood disorders. Lithium is used medically to treat bipolar disorder and depression because it helps to stabilize the mood and brings about a sense of well-being. Using a stone with lithium for gem therapy allows you to take advantage of the healing properties of lithium present in the stone’s EMF (electromagnetic field) without taking any medication. Many people report that just holding stones like lepidolite or lithium quartz brings about a feeling of calm, well-being and positivity.

Lepidolite is very helpful for use with issues of a mental or emotional nature, but it also has a healing effect on the entire body, but especially on the immune system (particularly with allergies), the skin, the nervous system (particularly the brain) and the endocrine system (particularly the pituitary and reproductive glands). 

I am now carrying lepidolite blades at DoodlepunkArt.  I have many crystals that are not online, so if I am currently sold out, please convo me through my shop and I’ll be glad to add some new lepidolite crystals for you. 

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